1.
Try to avoid being a fashion victim. Every time I’ve bought something that is “of the moment”—something that I saw on the Internet—I’ve never worn it. I hate to see people try to dress like runway models when they don’t have the face or the attitude.

2.
Little bags are ridiculous. I’d prefer to see the pocket of a jacket full of stuff than to see a man carrying a little bag.

3.
Some colors—navy, brown, black—make you feel more secure. I have a beautiful white suit for summer, but every time I wear it I’m unhappy after a half an hour. I don’t feel at peace. Maybe if the same suit was beige or navy blue, I would feel great.

4.
I have to admit that I like the way Americans dress. It’s sporty and relaxed. They are not too uptight like the Europeans.

5.
You should buy art with emotion. I never look at what will go up in price. I can be sitting alone in a room with a painting that I like, and I am happy. I don’t have to show off.

6.
Cashmere is best when it’s not too light. It has to be either two- or three-ply; if not, the garment tends to lose its shape immediately.

7.
Watches should be simple—never with diamonds or bling. Cartier does watches for me with special colored alligator bands. They are doing one for me right now in dark purple. In the winter, instead of brown or black, I like dark green. It’s very elegant.

8.
I hate to see a woman who looks 16 from behind and 60 when she turns around. With men, there isn’t such a huge difference. But older men probably shouldn’t wear tight T-shirts. No man should wear Speedos unless he has a really great body to show off.

9.
The men on the red carpet look too much like they’re dressed by stylists. They lose a bit of personality. Out of all of them, I think Brad Pitt dresses best.

10.
I love to be tan. I love whatever can help you with it—solariums, bronzers, sprays. Anything—except makeup.