My Style: Matthieu Mouton and Nicolas Collet
Photo: courtesy of Valery Demure showroom
Q: Which new designers do you admire and why?
AF Vandevorst for the strength of his sobriety; Nicolas Formichetti for his kindness and his creative madness; and Riccardo Tisci for the modernity of his vision.
Q: Please describe your style in three words.
Made in Belgium.
Q: What is the biggest mistake one can make when getting dressed?
Not being elegant.
Q: Do you believe in role models?
Absolutely not; we prefer the strong personality to the plastic beauty.
Q: What are your favourite fabrics?
Metal…
Q: Are there any style combinations that you object to?
Wearing espadrilles.
Q: Which city has the best-dressed men?
London because of Savile Row…the definition of a gentleman.
Q: Would you say that you are conservative or bold?
Audacious for sure.
Q: What are the rules, if any, in the way you dress?
The only rule is to be free to wear what you like.
Q: One garment/accessory that you can never have enough of?
Accessories: jewels, belts and bags.
Q: A man should always look like…
A modern dandy, a prince of rock ‘n’ roll.
Q: Who taught you what you know about style?
The present.
Q: How do you select your clothing every morning?
Depending on our mood, the weather outside…most of the time in black, not usually in color blocking.
Q: Your biggest regret is…
Not being able to meet Alexander McQueen.
Q: The three essential things a man should know about style are…
1) A jacket with an impeccable cut. 2) A perfume we will remember. 3) A special attention to his shoes.
Q: Do you have any shopping rituals?
We do not lower our guard and we are very curious; we are still always aware of finding the piece…
Q: We will never see you wearing…
A ‘jogging suit with sneakers’ sport look.
Q: The most stylish person you have ever seen…
Karl Lagerfeld & Edith Bouvier [Beale].
Q: What is the first thing you notice on a man?
His shoes.
Q: The one image that defined your approach to style…
The landscape in Belgium, a mix of beauty and ferocity…
Q: The only article of clothing that a man needs to pay close attention to is…
The cut of his trousers.
Q: What are the most treasured items in your wardrobe?
The very first Dior Homme jacket by Hedi Slimane.
Q: Is comfort an enemy of style?
As Anna Dello Russo said, “If you feel comfortable, you will never get the look.”
Q: Which designer never fails to impress you?
Alexander McQueen and Chanel.
Q: The best word of advice you have ever heard?
Less is more!
