Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [My Life In Style: Andreas Weinas](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/599) ![My Life In Style: Andreas Weinas](https://media.slman.com/yyfHW9jbjy5wFQpdJ6ega9TLeys=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F11%2Fandreas-style-rules-square-thumb.jpg) [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 09 November 2020 # My Life In Style: Andreas Weinas Andreas Weinas is one of a select band of men who have hit the big time on Instagram. With a following of 166k and counting, the stylish Swedish influencer took time out to tell SLMan about investing in watches, small brands to know, and his rules for looking good… **My style is** pretty subtle and monochromatic. I try to combine influences from Italian tailoring, British fabrics and a Scandinavian colour palette. I prefer earthy colours that don’t contrast too much, and often in a tonal look. **The best style advice I’ve ever received** is: learn the rules, then break them. It means not every style rule has to apply to you. Learn what they are and then decide if you find them relevant. **When I get dressed** I tend to start with one garment that I might be inspired to wear and work from there. I like to try and achieve harmony in my outfits by keeping a colour theme. For example, I generally prefer black shoes with colder colours such as grey, and navy and brown shoes with warmer ones like green and taupe. **I just bought** a wonderful and more casual piece of outerwear. It was a down parka in brown flannel from [Cavour](https://cavour.co/) in Norway that I look forward to wearing in the cold winter mornings when I walk my dog. [ ![](https://media.slman.com/tbPhwP6AWdZe-Ee7w7QOjHroNXc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F11%2Fandreasweinas-r.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JBiWrBeIv/) @AndreasWeinas Never say never when it comes to fashion. My personal style is constantly evolving and I’m considering stuff now that I never did five years ago. **Never say never** when it comes to fashion. My personal style is constantly evolving and I’m considering stuff now that I never did five years ago. However, I have a hard time seeing myself in a leather blazer and even more so in a pair of leather pants. **I would never spend money** on socks. I used to buy exclusively from the premium brands but I was always disappointed in the quality and durability, and I have actually been positively surprised with the budget options since then. **For years I wanted** every possible version of a classic dress shoe and was always trying to fill a gap in my wardrobe. In the last few seasons I’ve realised I almost always prefer loafers. **My passion for watches started** when I inherited my grandfather’s vintage Rolex. It’s a Datejust from the mid 70s and it’s still the most important piece of my collection today. I love the designs of the late Gerald Genta, especially his work on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Nautilus. Lately I’ve also been very much into vintage Cartier – the Tank collection in particular. [ ![@AndreasWeinas](https://media.slman.com/fAE748_qsBYM-58IITyAq9METck=/1920x0/smart/filters:no_upscale()/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F11%2F648551194579823314301862924263574518667292n-r.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/BzKsC9ki0wX/) @AndreasWeinas **I buy watches with my heart** but obviously not without my brain. Nobody wants to make a poor decision but I never buy watches as investments and wouldn’t recommend anyone do that. Invest in real estate, land or the stock market; then buy what you love. That said, I do think the market value of my Rolex GMT-Master 1675 from the late 70s has improved quite a bit since I bought it a decade ago... **I never shop spontaneously** because I think those purchases are the ones most likely to be left unworn in the wardrobe. I like to sit on the idea of buying something for some time. If I still want it, I then try to get the best possible version of it. **There are so many great small brands** doing more inspiring work that the big famous ones. My favourites are the Swedish brands [Stòffa](https://stoffa.co/), [Rubato](https://www.atemporubato.com/) and [Saman Amel](https://samanamel.se/), South Korea’s [B&Tailor](http://bntailor.com/) and – for shoes – Morjas, which is part-Swedish, part-Spanish. **The best dressed man in history** was Sergio Loro Piana. He wore his tailored suits in such a effortless and elegant way. I also find great inspiration in old photos of Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Cary Grant and Ralph Lauren. My favourite Instagram account is [@KingOfStyle](https://www.instagram.com/kingofstyle/) – he doesn’t actually highlight his own style but rather a wonderful and inspiring mixture of the best dressed men in history. In terms of someone with great personal style, I would recommend giving Alan See of menswear store The Armoury a follow ([@SeeAlan](https://www.instagram.com/seealan/)). Start from the bottom. A great outfit starts with proper shoes. Even the best bespoke suit can’t save a pair of cheap looking and poorly cared for lace ups. Invest in the best you can afford and always care for them. [ ![](https://media.slman.com/eyzovoryd8nN-gqNtkYhDylYVsM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2020%2F11%2F875319971941695584855965289363187130773036n-r.jpg) ](https://www.instagram.com/p/B9C_FlGh7bz/) @AndreasWeinas **If I could only wear one brand from any era** I would probably say [Ralph Lauren](https://www.ralphlauren.co.uk/). With the Polo and Purple Label lines, he used to offer some of the most amazing pieces for all areas of your wardrobe. I can’t think of another brand that had a greater ranger of stylish products. **ANDREAS’S 3 RULES FOR GREAT STYLE…** 1\. Dress with personality. Your clothes should be an extension of your personality. 2\. Favour fit over labels. A perfect fit after some tailor alterations is always to prefer over a hyped brand that might not fit you. 3\. Start from the bottom. A great outfit starts with proper shoes. Even the best bespoke suit can’t save a pair of cheap looking and poorly cared for lace ups. Invest in the best you can afford and always care for them. 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