Je vis huit mois par an dans des hôtels, je ne passe donc que très

Je vis huit mois par an dans des hôtels, je ne passe
donc que très peu de temps à la maison.
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> How do you adapt your outfits from one place
to another? I dress the same in New York, Paris
and London, but much more casually when I’m
at home in Switzerland. And I pack a less formal
wardrobe when I go to Barcelona or Miami—Dries
Van Noten, Isabel Marant, Etro… Nothing like my
work “uniform,” which is chosen to adapt to day
or evening wear depending on the accessories.
You like artisanal accessories. Do you have a
favorite one with you? Yes, this wonderful silver
clutch by Bottega Veneta [photo 2]. The motif is
a reference to Chinese astrology: 2013 is the
year of the snake.
What are your beauty secrets? When I travel I
hydrate my skin with basic creams by Nivea
and other more complex formulas, like Bulgari’s
Jasmin Noir, plus natural treatments, like olive
oil and a yogurt mask. For a fragrance I wear
baby colognes—I have three bottles by Spanish
and Cuban brands. They remind me of my roots,
just like merengue music, which I love to listen to
while soaking in the tub.
Where do you go to relax? When I have a few
days off I head for the Caribbean, which reminds
me of the seaside house in Venezuela where my
family used to live. I had to leave the country due
to the political situation and the crime rate, but
I miss that part of the world very much. When
I retire, I’ll go live in the Caribbean and wear
nothing but a tee-shirt and a pareo every day! M
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3. Ceintures, belts, BALMAIN et ALAÏA. 4. Robe, dress, ALAÏA.
5. Sandales, sandals, YVES SAINT LAURENT, VALENTINO et ALAÏA.
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