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Published @ The Strait Times 30 August 2008 (Pictures are difference)

Well-matched outfits
Does not have to be expensive but should be made of good material, co-ordinated and fitting. Favourite brands are Brooks Brothers, Massimo Dutti (suit, right), Versace, Nina Ricci and Raoul



Massimo Dutti is a clothing retail chain with about 397 stores in more than 29 countries.

Minimal make-up
Regular facials, a great complexion and a natural look works best. Just sheer powder, earth-tone lipstick and blusher will do

Branded Bags
Handbags that match one’s togs, with clasps that show some class. Favourite brands: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Ferragamo.

Twinkly cufflinks
Starched shirts must be finished with cufflinks from Dunhill, Brooks Brothers or Raoul. The colour of the belt and shoes – preferably polished and dark-coloured without scruff marks- must match

Locked cellphone
Classy mobile phones with all their clients’ precious numbers stored on it and a lock function in case the phone is ever lost or – worse – stolen by a rival. BlackBerrys are banned by certain banks, as this could compromise client confidentiality. Some models: Nokia N78, Vertu Monogram, LG Prada, Motorola Q9h6.

Dependable, not flashy, car
A good car but no ostentations sports cars like Ferraris. Safe bets are the BMW 5 series and Lexus IS250.

Elegant accessorizing
Discreet diamond or pearl necklaces for women, hign-end watches from Patek Philippe and Hublot for the man

Leader writing pad and case
Leader writing pad and case (Yves Saint Laurent laptop case) to hold documents and investment presentations. Don’t forget a calculator.

Mont Blanc fountain pen
Signatures should be scrawled only with a fountain pen, no less, say some bankers from the great Swiss private banking tradition

Clean teeth
Last but not least, wear a smile all the time.


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