My World: Paul Smith

I ALWAYS START MY DAY WITH A SWIM, wherever I am in the world. It helps me get ready for the day

I always need A LITTLE MACCHIATO after lunch to get me through

The last thing I do before I shut my eyes is REFLECT — THE OLDER I GET the more I realise how precious each day is

My golden rule of style is DRESS TO PLEASE YOURSELF

A man should NEVER TRY TOO HARD. He should dress appropriately for his figure and lifestyle

WHITE SHIRTs will never go out of fashion

My biggest fashion faux pas was probably LOOKING SILLY DRESSED AS A HIPPIE

I always pack MY CANON G10 or my Leica, and Rhodia notebooks

In London I take visitors to SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM

The place everyone must visit before they die is PETRA IN JORDAN. It is unbelievable, breathtaking

I want to be buried in my 34-year-old PLAIN CAP LEATHER SHOES. They are my favourites, and like putting on old friends

I indulge in my collections, which can be anything from BOOKS to KITSCH to PHOTOGRAPHY

I find inspiration from observing. Many PEOPLE LOOK BUT DO NOT SEE

My golden rule for decorating is don’t use anything too overwhelming. When too many styles are mixed together THE EYE CANNOT RELAX

The secret to a great house party is COMFORTABLE CHAIRS

I always wear a DIFFERENT WATCH. Today I’m wearing a wind-up one

I don’t have fashion icons but JAMES DEAN’S image has kept going pretty well

My favourite restaurant is THE RIVER CAFÉ. The wood-fired pork and lamb are always fantastic

My signature stripes have been so popular because they are colourful. COLOUR MAKES PEOPLE HAPPY

No gentleman’s wardrobe is complete without a classic navy suit and A GOOD PAIR OF JEANS

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