David Millar for Style Council MR PORTER

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Fast Facts

Bar: Sundowners in Biarritz
Hotel: Babington House
Tailor: Timothy Everest
Book: Racing Through the Dark
Car: Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 GT
Essential item: Sunspel polo
Style tip: Drunk dressing

Brand: Paul Smith
Suit: Paul Smith
Jacket: Gucci biker jacket
Shirt: Paul Smith
Jeans: Levi's Vintage Clothing 512 bootcut
Shoes: Black Dior
Bag: Race Bag by Rapha

Biography

It's all in my book. Well, some of it, not the best bits; I save those stories for parties. twitter.com/millarmind

Recent Work

Racing Through the Dark: The Fall and Rise of David Millar

Mr Millar's Recommendations

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT AND DISH

“Can Boix in Vilamari, which is 2km from my house in Catalunya. A selection of tapas to start, followed by the filet with a port or ratafia sauce. Or anywhere in any city that serves oysters and champagne before 10am.”

BEST BAR

“Sundowners in Biarritz, France. It doesn't matter as long as you can see the sea, the sky and the sinking sun.”

VACATION CHOICE

“I'm a big fan of islands. Especially ones inhabited by expats – the decadent mentality suits holidaying well. My wife comes from French Mauritian stock; that's not a bad place to start.”

TOP CITY

“Hong Kong for madness. Paris for decadence. London for eclecticism.”

FAVOURITE HOTEL

“I try to always stay in different hotels wherever I go. I like being a stranger. The only hotel that breaks this rule is Babington House in Somerset, England. Being an expat Brit I appreciate its dreamlike Englishness. I like feeling at home there.”

TYPE OF BAG

“A Race Bag by Rapha, one of their first, which has done more than 10 Grand Tours with me.”

FAVOURED BRAND

“ Paul Smith for his English eccentricity. Tom Ford for his ability to make both men and women look beautiful.”

ESSENTIAL WARDROBE ITEM

“ Sunspel polo. The history of the original design adds to the perfection. I always wear them come summer.”

MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

“Nicole Millar, bien sur.”

STYLE ICON

“James Dean, Steve McQueen, Coco Chanel, Serge Gainsbourg, Tom Ford, Paul Smith, and Velo Club Rocacorba. They are faithful to their style, and they understand how to transmit who they are into how they look.”

STYLE TIP

“Being drunk when you get dressed. It always works out for the best.”

TAILOR

“Alterations are done at Pujadas in Girona. It's an old family business, walking in to the shop is like stepping back in time. Timothy Everest is my tailor. Although I'm waiting to see how my old schoolmate from Hong Kong, Roshan, does as heir apparent to Sam's Tailor.”

BEST SHIRT BRAND

“ Paul Smith . He just knows.”

FAVOURITE SUIT

“Timothy Everest, Paul Smith and Tom Ford.”

CUT OF TROUSERS

“I would love to live in a world where double-pleated bagginess was acceptable on a daily basis. Nothing off the peg truly works so Timothy Everest now makes me a modern take on my 1920's ideal.”

JEANS BRAND

“ Levi's Vintage Clothing 512 bootcut. Jeans should feel like pajamas and be bomb-proof.”

UNDERWEAR CHOICE

“ Sunspel .”

PREFERRED JACKET STYLE

“Anything that is tough. My jackets take a beating. I have two Gucci biker jackets that have been through hell and high water. They deserve to be put to rest, but they just won't die.”

SHOE MAKER

“Prada have always served me well, although recently Paul Smith 's latest line of trainers are rarely off my feet. But my favourite ever is a pair of black shoes by Dior when Hedi Slimane was beginning his reign. I have loved them.”

FAVOURITE GROOMING PRODUCT

“Whatever moisturiser my wife buys me, or Rapha gives me.”

DREAM CAR

“A Maserati Ghibli II 2.8 GT. Although I know a man who dreams of creating a Ferrari chimera: the engine and chassis of a 550 Maranello but with the body of a classic like a Ferrari 250 Testarossa. I find that inspiring, especially as he already owns an F430 Scuderia and has the means and knowledge to pull it off. I will not rest until I have convinced him it is the right thing to do.”

WATCH BRAND

“I stopped wearing watches a couple of years ago although I do have a dress watch. That's the only time I wear a watch as it is the only time I don't have a phone to tell me the time.”

BEST BOOK

“Racing Through the Dark. Because I wrote it and I still can't believe I did that. I have read most genres and many writers, but I couldn't possibly choose one work above the others.”