My Style: Kilian Hennessy
Photo: courtesy of Kilian Hennessy
Q: What are the rules, if any, in the way you dress?
No rules but only using black, white, grey and navy.
Q: Please describe your style in three words.
Chic, conservative, contemporary.
Q: What is the biggest mistake one can make when getting dressed?
Not knowing what looks good on oneself.
Q: Do you believe in role models?
No.
Q: What are your favorite fabrics?
Cashmere, denim, cotton.
Q: Are there any style combinations that you object to?
SO many!!!
Q: Which city has the best-dressed men?
Milan.
Q: Would you say that you are conservative or bold?
Conservative.
Q: Celebrities and style…
Sometimes an oxymoron.
Q: One garment/accessory that you can never have enough of?
Shoes.
Q: A man should always look…
Elegant!
Q: Who taught you what you know about style?
No one really…[just] observing.
Q: How do you select your clothing every morning?
My options are limited: black jeans, black jacket, black shoes and either a white, black or grey shirt!
Q: Your biggest regret is…
I don’t live in the past so I don’t have any!
Q: The three essential things a man should know about style are…
1) Shoes, ties and fragrances say who you are: invest in them!
2) Never wear white socks.
3) Dress according to your body type.
Q: Do you have any shopping rituals?
Not really; I just have my favorite shopping places.
Q: We will never see you wearing…
A lot of things! Loud colors and current trends.
Q: The most stylish person you have ever met…
My grandfather, Kilian Hennessy.
Q: What is the first thing you notice on a man?
His allure.
Q: The one image that defined your approach to style…
Sean Connery playing at the casino in “Dr. No,” the first James Bond film.
Q: Which new designers do you follow and why?
Tom Ford and Riccardo Tisci.
Q: The only article of clothing that a man needs to pay close attention to is…
His shoes.
Q: What are the most treasured items in your wardrobe?
My Berluti collection.
Q: Is comfort an enemy of style?
Not at all!
Q: Which designer never fails to impress you?
Tom Ford.
Q: Who would you like to see next in “My style”?
My dear friend and talented interior designer, Chahan Minassian.
Q: The best word of advice you have ever heard?
You have to feel powerful and sexy in your clothes.
