Stylish Sojourns: How To Look Like A Billionaire

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Last Updated: Oct 11, 2014, 07:37 IST5 min
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Look #1Arrive in style Drive the sporty Z4 Roadster and sleek active Hybrid 7, both from BMW Strong TrendMultiple shades of grey, brown and dull colours of burgundy for leisure-wear. Bold, bright colours for sports cars, pastels for sedansMy TipSize does not matter, your colour code does

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Brown On BrownFull sleeve V-neck wool top by Hackett slim-fit, corduroy pants by Van Heusen laced, dual-coloured, outdoor shoes by Woodland duffle bag by Louis Philippe

Tone On ToneCharcoal-grey, linen trousers by TM Lewin light-and-dark-grey, soft cotton shirt by Armani deep-grey belt by Hidesign black-laced shoes by Clarks. Break the colour palette with a brown, square handbag by Tod’s

Dull, Pastel HuesFitted, full-sleeve ‘second skin’ dull-burgundy top by Sisley beige, crease-free casual trousers by Canali

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Look #2Men at LunchCan’t make it to Bangkok? Opt for a Thai lunch instead

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Strong TrendContrasts, textures and prints for casual wear

My TipMix-pastel tones with bright hues contrast prints with solids. Wear matte fabrics with gloss

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Match The Socks To The ShirtBeige jacket with bright, yellow buttons and piping from Wendell Rodricks bright, yellow shirt from Pudu Lifestyle comfort-fit trousers by Blackberrys punched, leather shoes by Christians, Paris

Contrast The Jacket And ShirtPale-pink, textured jacket by Grasim, worn with a deep, lotus-pink shirt by Hackett

Black On WhiteWide-collared, black-and-white printed shirt by Wendell Rodricks textured, short, grey jacket by Sisley black pocket-square by TM Lewin

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Tone On ToneJacket with subtle checks by Hackett self-design shirt by Arrow

Prints And SolidsBlue-and-white check jacket by Canali white jeans by Aston Martin

Look #3Settle in at the LoungeCatch up (on your reading too) at the lounge

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Strong TrendCasual jackets are the order of the day. Keep them short, snug and play with a variety of colours, cuts and fits

My TipChoose a jacket based on your body shape: Checks to look broader, solids to give an illusion of length and a snug fit to hide the love handles and to look more shapely

Look LeanerFloral-printed shirt by Pudu Lifestyle cut-sleeve, four-button waistcoat by Scotch & Soda olive-green trousers by Sisley and pointed, brown-laced shoes by Louis Philippe

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Look FullerCheck, short jacket with three buttons by Hackett, full-sleeve shirt by Arrow lace-less shoes by Clarks chunky watch by Omega

Look TallerSingle-button jacket by Van Heusen V-neck, fitted top by UCB drawstring pants by Pudu Lifestyle laced, round-tip shoes by Louis Philippe, and a large timepiece by Chopard

Look #4Beating the bluesLinger over champagne and cheese after a rejuvenating session at the spa

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Strong TrendBlue is the new beige for leisure wear

My TipPut together a casual look with varying shades of blue: Deep tones for dusky skin tones, light shades for pale men and bright hues for light skin

DarkSoft, linen-fitted bandhgala suit in navy blue by Tarun Tahiliani Bespoke printed, pocket-square by TM Lewin flat, open sandals by Clarks

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MixDull, blue-printed shirt by Armani fitted, light-blue jeans by Canali dark-blue jacket by Corneliani laced, blue shoes by Clarks bright-blue, glossy bag by The Collective

PastelKnee-length, sky-blue shorts by Pudu Lifestyle printed, full-sleeve, grey-blue shirt by UCB blue, suede shoes by Tod’s

BrightCobalt-blue windcheater by Canali blue-black jeans by DKNY blue-and-white shoes by Christians

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DeepIndigo-blue, denim shorts by Pudu Lifestyle deep-blue golf shirt by Alexander McQueen waterproof, blue shoes by Crocs denim sling bag by UCB

Look #5Urban CoolSurvey the outdoors at the porch

Strong TrendSports jackets and sunglasses

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My TipChoose sunglasses based on the shape of your face: Tall frames for slim features, oval frames for square faces, angular frames on full cheeks, rimless styles for narrow foreheads and bottom-heavy frames for broad foreheads

SportyRacing jacket by Aston Martin and turn-up, cuff jeans by DSquared black-and-white shoes by Tod’s wide-frame sunglasses by Marc Jacobs

StreetHood-jacket by Versace straight jeans by Armani glossy, ankle-length boots by Clarks eyewear by Ray-Ban

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MachoZippered, leather jacket by Sisley comfort-fit jeans by DKNY self-design, leather shoes by Clarks large frames by YSL

TrendyBombardier jacket by Hugo Boss trousers by Van Heusen laced, ankle-length shoes by Corneliani dual-coloured sunglasses by Alexander McQueen

Look #6In high spirits Wrap up your day with motif cocktails

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Strong TrendIndividuality

My TipDon’t follow trends but make a personal style statement

The KitschMulti-coloured, printed shirt by Robert Graham black jeans by Armani printed, green, suede jacket by Hugo Boss dual-coloured shoes by ClarksThe suaveChinese-collar jacket, embellished with crystals and comfort-fit trousers, both by Giovanni limited-edition watch from Cartier black-laced shoes by Louis Philippe

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The DetailsHow to dress your hands and feet:

WristChoose between a metal or leather strap. Gold over silver. Round dials are here to stay My TipAlways match the watch to your look. The shortlist: Cartier & Michael Kors FeetMy TipRound tips for casual day wear, pointed tips for the night and open footwear for comfort at home

What To WearClarks, Tod’s, Hackett and Louis Philippe THE BUSINESSMAN’S GROOMING REGIMEThe ‘head to toe’ regime that you should follow:

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HairWash with Mashobra Honey & Vanilla shampoo, follow with conditioner. Both by Forest Essentials

EyesRemove dark circles with the Angelica Water & Essential Oil by L’Occitane. Use before going to bed

FaceExfoliate with Himalayan Almond Scrub by Kama Ayurveda (use twice a week). Refresh the skin with Himalayan Deodar Face Cleanser and brighten it with Skin Brightening Night Cream both by Kama Ayurveda. To remove excessive oil from face, use Rosewater by Forest Essentials

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Anti-AgeingTarget the fine lines with Liftactiv Anti Wrinkle Cream and Hydra Mag C+, both by Vichy Homme. Use daily

SunshadeUse the Hydrating SPF21 moisturiser by Clinique For MenBodyWash with the fragrant bath bar by Bleu De Chanel. Smoothen the skin with Himalayan Deodar Bath Oil by Kama Ayurveda or Almond Supple Skin Oil by L’Occitane. Moisturise with Mashobra & Honey body lotion by Forest Essentials. For a relaxing massage, use the Bhairavi Massage Oil by Kama Ayurveda

GroomingUse the Mikkel deodorant by Essenza Di Wills. Spray daily after a shower

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FragranceAlways pick a smell that reflects your personality. We suggest the masculine scent of Bleu De Chanel, undoubtedly the fragrance of the year, or the earthy Cade By L’Occitane

Concept, Text & Fashion Direction: Yatan Ahluwalia (www.yestylemedia.com), Art Direction: Anjan Das, Caption

Styling Assistant: Udit Rana for Y&E Style Media Pvt Ltd Production Assistant: Sahil Vig for Y&E Style Media Pvt Ltd Hair: Atul Sharma Grooming: Pragya

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Location & Hospitality: Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon

First Published: Oct 11, 2014, 07:37

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