Interview with Lucien Pellat-Finet

Archive November 2009

studiohomme: Can you describe your outfit today?

Lucien Pellat-Finet: Today, I wear a Western shirt in striped cotton poplin, a pair of jeans in black cotton, a scarf in light cashmere, a crocodile belt with gold and white diamonds leaf buckle, a steel and diamonds key chain, all by Lucien Pellat-Finet, a tailored jacket in grey cashmere and custom made John Lobb derbies in blue crocodile.

sh: Which are your favourite brands?

LPF: I have a passion for custom made John Lobb shoes that I order in London. For the rest, I wear tailored suits made by my tailor in Hong Kong and pieces from my own collections.

sh: Do you have fetish accessories?

LPF: I never separate myself neither from my rosary of the Formentera Black Madonna nor from my BlackBerry.

sh: How would you define your style?

LPF: Classic twisted. I like to surprise and amaze but without disguising myself.

sh: Which men inspire you?

LPF: James Dean and Marlon Brando. Perfect mix of nonchalance and sensuality. I admit I have a soft spot for rebels!

sh: Which artists are you into right now?

LPF: Takashi Murakami, Mr and artists who are part of the Japanese pop movement of this XXI century. I am also interested in the revival of certain Californian artists of the 60’s such as Paul McCarthy.