Clothing: My Golden Center
I used to stand in front of a full closet almost every morning, completely at a loss. The problem wasn’t that I lacked clothes, I lacked the connection to them.
I had bought pieces because they looked effortless on someone else in Hollywood. Blazers that felt right in the store, but in everyday life felt like armor. Shoes I walked in with hesitation. In the end, I was dressing up every morning to fit into rooms, instead of simply entering them.
At some point, I radically changed my mind: clothing shouldn't put on a show of who I am, it should bring me into my golden center.
Three things that completely changed my perspective:
If the fabric scratches or constricts, it doesn't stay.
Self-confidence starts with touch. If you spend the whole day tugging at your hem or can’t drop your shoulders, you lose presence. Heavy cotton, soft wool, flowing cuts—if a piece doesn’t feel good on your skin, it won’t look effortless from the outside either.
Silhouettes instead of trends.
Trends are loud and distracting. A wide coat with a straight cut, well-fitting trousers, clean lines. Find two or three shapes you feel strong in, and stick with them. Repetition isn’t a lack of creativity, it’s a signature.
Changing the question in front of the mirror.
In the morning, I no longer ask myself: “Does this look good?”
I ask myself: “Can I stand myself like this all day long?”
Style only becomes interesting when it is unforced. When you notice that someone knows exactly who they are, completely without a logo.
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