Always keep it classy and simple: Gautam Gulati

Fashion to me is
Imperative. It is all about having the creativity and confidence to choose specific clothing items that enhance your personality. A good style sense makes a lasting impression.
One word that describes me
Honest.
My style mantra
Always keep it classy and simple.
One thing that makes me feel sexy
My eight-pack abs.
3 things I never leave home without
Car keys, gym bag and my watch.
A priceless possession I’ll never want to give away
My shoe collection.
My ideal outfit for
A fun party
Casual light-coloured pants with a vibrant, summery shirt.
A formal work setting
Of course, a black formal suit with a white shirt, leather belt and oxford shoes. Classic.
A casual day out with friends
A pair of shorts, pastel shirt and a hat.
A hot date
Formals in black and white with a dash of colour on my pocket kerchief, shoes or any other accessory.
My shopping strategy
Shop online – it’s convenient. Online shopping makes me happy every day. I can splurge on the best things available in fabulous online stores in the UK and the US.
A valuable grooming tip for men
Good hygiene is of utmost importance.
A fashion turn-off
Clothes that don’t fit well look shabby.
My brand fixations
GFN (Good For Nothing) tees and shirts, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy bags, Giuseppe Zanotti biker boots.
A perfume I swear by
One Million by Paco Rabanne.
Colours that dominates my wardrobe
Black and white.
My ultimate fashion destination
London, because I find everything stylish so easily there.
My fashion icon
Fashion blogger and model Mariano Di Vaio (above) for his sophisticated charm
5 essentials of a man’s wardrobe
A well-tailored suit, trendy, straight-cut, dark-blue denims; light-coloured semi-formal pants for casual affairs; polo tees and oxfords – they can never go wrong, no matter what you are wearing.
Fashion lesson learnt
Once, at an event, I wore an ensemble in paper-thin fabric. It looked fantastic off camera but came out terrible in photographs. An important fashion lesson learnt – everything that looks good on you doesn’t come out well in pictures.