Mercedes-Benz India boss Roland Folger's style tip: Stick to solid colours, no funny-coloured socks, please!

Roland Folger, Head, Mercedes-Benz India on the hue that suits his fashion sense.

How would you describe your style?
It depends on the environment. My wardrobe is usually of made- to-measure suits and shirts. I prefer to go without a tie for a casual look. I try to wear black shoes. Black is usually my colour of choice.

What are the top five wardrobe must-haves for men?
A three-piece suit, tux, casual suits, blue pants, and a basic made -to -measure grey suit.

What’s your go-to outfit?
It used to be chinos, now it’s more of blue jeans or cotton pants. Lately, I’ve been getting more courageous with colours.

What is the one thing you are ready to splurge on?
Customised watches and some brands from Switzerland that are not commonly known. From design perspective, it’s IWC.

What’s the best piece of style advice you have gotten?
Stick to solid colours. Don’t take any risks and don’t wear funny-coloured socks.

What fashion trend do you love or dislike?
What I find strange is the bell-bottom jeans. They were extremely fashionable at one point, but I don’t think the same about them anymore.

Which celebrity’s style do you admire?
James Bond — Daniel Craig