I’ve historically tried to make my own attempt at con temporising formalwear, such as wearing a mesh t-shirt with a Balenciaga suit and so on, however this isn’t always the 21st Century solution. Embracing a more formal tradition for suiting has definitely become more appealing, and let’s be real – sometimes you don’t have the choice. Unless you are Kanye West at the Met Gala, we all have to conform in some capacity for black tie events and the classic is more often than not a sure fire winner.

In the GIF below and image above, I am wearing a suit jacket by Fendi, shirt and tie both by Dior Homme and trousers by Corneliani. Ideal attire for long casino nights, yachts in Cannes and so much more. Going back to how to dress for the casino, the quote “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” from Seneca definitely comes to mind.

I also wanted to share three tips on embracing your inner Patrick Bateman for formal events. If you are wearing a tuxedo make sure to pair it with a bow tie for the most formal of functions, otherwise you can embrace your inner rebel and opt for a long tie. Technically the only correct neckwear to wear with a tuxedo is a bow tie.

Secondly, to button or not to button. Again, there are a couple of options here to get your best look. The most formal and preferred option for your best look is a one-button coat, but a two-button coat will also work. Just never button the bottom button if there’s more than one button!

Thirdly, let’s look at shirting. Ideally wear a white shirt, black shirts can work if you want to rebel – something that I do quite often, but there is sometimes the risk of looking like a waiter in all black! The contrast is important in defining a broader silhouette that tuxedos are created to enhance. When it comes to a shirt collar, you have the option of wing-tip collar shirts and turn-down collar shirts, it really depends on whether you want to make a statement or if you’re wearing coat tails, in which case a wing-tip can look phenomenal!

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Last month, I had the honour of shooting some incredible content with GQ and one of the world’s foremost technology and communications brands Huawei. This was all part and parcel of a wider GQ campaign for the brand that included street style highlights, documenting the campaign with Mario Testino, an event and influencer panel and more.

Needless to say, the production level when working with GQ on a project of this nature is rather brilliant, and this is showcased in all of the moving imagery below. The piece itself focusses on a “Day In The Life of Nik Thakkar” from gym regimen to work, and breakfast to going out, showcasing the wide variety of uses for the Android-powered smart watch across style and functionality.

Fashion credits include Hermes (stripped sweater), Fendi (blazer), Dior (white shirt), Y3 (sweat pants), Iffley Road (white t-shirt), McQ (jeans). For the full experience head over to GQ.

Big thanks to Adam Day-Lewin from GQ and Suresh Kara for their creative and direction, Raj Rudolf, Ada Almeida and Livia Burton for production and casting, Hannah Elwell for styling and Andrea Bayliss for grooming.

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If you’ve been watching Scream Queens on FOX (or an illegal online platform near you) you may have noticed the immaculate styling of the Kappa Kappa Tau sorority, particularly Chanel Oberlin played by Emma Roberts. I certainly spotted some Fendi and vintage Chanel, so I was really glad to see this video of Emma Roberts and costume designer Lou Eyrich give us a tour of the Scream Queens wardrobe trailer…and yes, there’s even some Alice and Olivia in the mix!

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The house of Dior has just unveiled the first look at the new campaign for the latest fragrance from the brand, Sauvage. Dubbed a highly evocative name that resonates with the House’s heritage, but also a raw, wild word to herald a unique fragrance, the campaign stars none other than Johnny Depp. Make sure to stay tuned here and to Dior Mag for more on the Dior Sauvage campaign.

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Rihanna as a blank canvas for Dior and Steven Klein is unravelling in a rather amazing way. Here is Secret Garden IV, set at Versailles with a 60s influence. The track is titled “A Night,” a sample of Florence + The Machine’s “Only If For a Night” and features on R8.

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In line with the release of CR Fashion Book issue 2, comes a digital editorial by one of Carine’s favourite photographers Sebastian Faena showcasing the art of mismatched earrings. Here Carine wears Chanel in her left ear and Dior in her right ear. We said it now, let this become a trend.

One rule: A pair is never better.

“It started out because I couldn’t find both of the earrings in a pair so I would just put different ones but now I do it all the time. It looks so cool, no?” -Carine

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This film cannot be flawed. Charlize Theron, Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe.It is utterly beautiful. Shot exclusively in the ‘Galerie des Glaces’ at the ‘Château de Versailles’, here is the latest Dior short film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud with music by the eponymous Gossip (Heavy Cross).

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The above statement is one of the smartest PR moves of 2011, and will guarantee Natalie Portman’s $22m contract at Dior (rumoured to have been at risk) following the unfortunate anti-Semetic statements from creative genius John Galliano.

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