“Soho House Berlin, the fish and chips.”

“Dean Street Townhouse in London. The rooms are classic Georgian with a touch of modern elegance, and to boot you're sleeping in the middle of rock'n'roll Soho.”

“I enjoy the indulgence of Jil Sander , the intellect of Alexander McQueen , the ornamentation of Dries Van Noten, the ease of Rick Owens , and the elegance of Balenciaga . Why choose one?”

“A black blazer by Maison Martin Margiela – you can never go wrong with a fitted black blazer. I have one that was a gift from a friend and I have worn it out, literally, but a few fixes here and there and it never lets me down.”

“ Paul Smith shirts are at once classic and playful – the perfect way to break up the humdrum of a conservative look.”

“I like my trousers to be as slim as reasonable, but with enough stretch that I can still move comfortably. Acne does this well for casual trousers and Jil Sander for more formal trousers.”

“ Levi's is decidedly the authority on denim and I mix in some Acne when I want something more fashionable.”

“I prefer a jacket that easily moves from day into evening - something smart, clean and flattering. Black never fails.”

“Customised Budapesters. Otherwise, I live in classic chucks (from Converse ) in as many different colors as possible.”

“Kiehls Coriander Shower Gel. It's crisp and refreshing.”

“Bell & Ross.”

“My BlackBerry Bold.”

“Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin. It puts being a man of colour into new light and puts being a human into full light.”