Some Unspoken Guidance

(If there is any)
• Right now, the most fashion-forward suit is double-breasted. But this is not a suit for a man who’s heavy or short. Most guys look best in a two-button suit with a bit of definition in the waist.
• A nice suit is important, but a well-done jacket is the most essential part of a man’s wardrobe. A good fit in the shoulder is, to me, crucial.

Jeans
• It’s okay to wear jeans at the office. You can wear them with nobility. If you’re a junkie, you can wear a suit and you’ll still look like a junkie.
• I don’t like jeans—I love them. I like slim-cut jeans, and at the moment I like them dark and clean, like tailored trousers.
• You should have a wardrobe of jeans in different washes and fits—from the pair that’s so comfortable you could work out in them to the pair that you can wear with a tie and a sports jacket to dinner.

Hair
• I wear my hair short. Guys shouldn’t spend a lot of money on a haircut.
• Hair loss is a dilemma for a lot of men. But guys look better with a little hair. If you’re losing yours, keep it short, but don’t shave it all off. You have to have a beautifully shaped head to go shaved.

Facial Hair
• Some men look great unshaven; others just look like they forgot to shave. Beards and mustaches can be really distinctive if you go for an earthy, rock-and-roll look like the Kings of Leon or the Killers.
• Facial hair doesn’t work if a man takes himself too seriously. But on somebody lighthearted, who could take it or leave it, it’s cool—like Leo DiCaprio. I’ve personally never done the facial-hair thing.

Shoes
• I like high-quality, classic shoes like loafers or wing tips with a twist. What’s not good is anything trendy—pointy-toed, square-toed, toes that turn up, intentional scuffing, and anything that looks plastic.

Fragrance
• Scent is very important. Strong fragrances suit some men, while citrus types suit others.
• Smell is important. I love perfume, but the moment that you can smell it from far away, I don’t like it anymore. It has to be discreet.

Luxury
• True luxury is about the best of everything. Don’t cut back on the little things - great coffee, a good novel, a wonderful aftershave.
• I don’t see anything strange about a man going to a spa for a treatment. Personal hygiene is important. I like people to be clean.
• Don’t wear black underwear. Black is the absence of light, and hygienically it’s bad. White is the best.

Aging
• Honestly, I think if I, men get older and a little gray but really take care of themselves, they can still look good. They don’t need to have anything done. Some women need a little cutting, though.
• As men age, it’s more sensible to go for an elegant and understated look. But they have the advantage that they can do the rugged thing.

Packing Tips
• My advice to men is to pack a capsule wardrobe: a few suits, a pair of casual trousers, and then tops and accessories for changes—ties, belts, watches, shoes.