10 Minutes With… Jonathan Bailey
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10 Minutes With… Jonathan Bailey

This handsome Brit has gone from acclaimed stage actor to global film star in recent years. After Bridgerton, Wicked and Jurassic World Rebirth, he’s now stepping fully into A-lister territory with a new role as Giorgio Armani Global Fragrance Ambassador. SLMan caught up with him as he prepared to launch the brand’s I WILL scent…
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What’s a luxury you’ve learnt to appreciate recently?

Solitude. The world is becoming more and more stimulating for all of us. Solitude, quiet and time to really reflect feel rarer by the day.

What's your typical morning routine? 

Getting outside – wherever I am. Whether that’s a walk or a cycle. 

The best TV show you’ve watched this year? 

Widow’s Bay. Every single person involved is operating at the top of their game. It’s a knife’s edge between genres which I think is brilliant.

Anything or anyone with truffle on it is my favourite Italian snack.

How would you describe your style? 

Intuitive and instinctive. If I’m drawn to it, I’ll wear it. There are no fixed rules. No vintage shop is safe.

Do you have a signature scent? 

Now it’s I WILL, obviously, but I have a collection of woody, leather, smoky scents. 

How does it feel to be an Armani ambassador?

A total honour to bring Mr Armani’s final creative beauty to life. 
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Have you taken anything from your relationship with the man himself?

He was unbelievably twinkly, but more than anything, it’s the culture he founded and nurtured in the Armani family that makes no one want to ever leave and everyone want to be a part of it. 

What’s your skincare routine? 

Hydration, hydration, hydration. 

What’s your favourite travel destination in the world? 

Italy. The home of Armani. Delicious food, delicious people, delicious cinema. It’s all delicious. Anything or anyone with truffle on it is my favourite Italian snack.

Is there one place you’d recommend? 

Pienza and Poggibonsi (not just because of the name).

How do you switch off? 

The sea. In it, on it, under it.
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You’re literally watching people surf in the middle of a city. It’s truly incredible.

The last thing you became obsessive about? 

The river in Munich. It’s an intergenerational watering hole and it’s not for the faint of heart. Pure energy coming straight from the Alps. You’re literally watching people surf in the middle of a city. It’s truly incredible.

What’s your favourite hotel?

The Reschio in Italy for its exquisite interiors. It feels like you’re in a time capsule. There are also incredible hikes very close by.

What are your favourite food spots in London?

Bapjo, the Spurstowe Arms, Pappa Ciccia, Harrison’s Coffee. They all have very specific memories that are always accompanied by brilliant food, but the great vibes are the cherry on top. I also still fantasise about the roast dinners I used to have between shows when I was doing a West End play. Sometimes I would have two.

What are you still looking to achieve? 

Nirvana. Brownie points.

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