Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand

Barbers: For five quid [ten bucks] you get a better haircut and less chat. A cutthroat on the nape of your neck feels good.

Patent Leather Shoes: Miu Miu has a great pair of Chelseas, but generally I keep my eyes open when I'm on tour.

Heavy Silver Rings: On one hand only. They make a good sound when you knock your fingers together. I usually get them in a flea market or an auction house; the market on West Twenty-fifth in New York is pretty good, and in Glasgow, Robert McTear Auctioneer.

Vancouver: It has some of the best thrift and vintage shops in North America. It's the best place to get Sta-Prest pants -- the hippest hipsters for hipsters.

Dirty, Broken & Distressed Old Mirrors: Looking at yourself too much and being overly aware of your appearance makes you dress terribly -- a screwed-up reflection helps you avoid vanity.

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