Tom Ford : : 15 things every man should have

Here’s Tom Ford’s list of essentials for every modern man (from Vogue UK)…

• A sense of humour.
• A daily read of a newspaper.
• A sport that you love and are good at.
• Tweezers.
• A good cologne that becomes a signature.
• A well cut dark suit.
• A pair of classic black lace up shoes.
• A smart blazer.
• The perfect pair of dark denim jeans.
• Lots of crisp white cotton shirts.
• Always new socks and underwear, throw away the old ones every 6 months.
• A classic tuxedo.
• A beautiful day watch with a metal band.
• The perfect sunglasses.
• Perfect teeth. If you don’t have them, save up and get them fixed.

I saw this on ma.tt, a very readable blog by Matt Mullenweg, the founder of #WordPress.

I don’t disagree with any of these, and I think Tom Ford is one of the coolest dudes around, but would add a few…

1. One or more pieces of fine art. Start with a Black & White photo; they can be had for ~$100.
2. A car you can be proud of, no matter how old or funky condition.
3. At least 1 piece of furniture they love.
4. More than one music player. Jawbone, iPhone, etc. for portable and something big for the home.
5. A pair of running shoes. Always be ready to go running.
6. A bicycle. See #5.