If there is anyone who knows how to reinvent their wardrobe and reverse their squeaky-clean child star status and come out the other side as one of the hottest stars in the world, it’s Nick Jonas. Having broken out as one-third of Disney Channel favourites Jonas Brothers, Nick re-invented his tween-bopper image into something far too raunchy for Mickey Mouse to ever approve of. Rolled-up blazer sleeves, bandanas and terrible tie knots made way for slick leather jackets, cool denim and an envy-inducing wardrobe of suits.

Ahead of the launch of his new fragrance with John Varvatos, we spoke to the actor and singer-songwriter on the most treasured possessions in his closet, who inspires his style and why you don’t have to pick a side when it comes to tailoring and streetwear.

As a seductive R&B crooner do you feel any pressure to fit that vibe with your outfit choices?

Yeah at times. It depends on the project I’m working on but I think it always comes down to my interests but then also trying to stay on top of trends and even trying to create some of my own at times. As a musician there are moments where being a bit of a rebel is fun and you get a bit of a free pass at times. It really depends on the environment and I like to be a chameleon to a certain degree but I want people to see my outfit on stage and have them recognise me for it.

Tailoring or streetwear?

I like a combination of each. I love traditional men’s tailoring and I have a great stylist who focuses on the tailoring and makes sure I feel really comfortable and confident with whatever I’m wearing. But then streetwear has become such a big part of the conversation and there is so much great stuff out there that I feel like I’m missing out if I don’t draw on that too.

I’ve got to hang out with Kim Jones [creative director of Dior Homme] a bunch of times and get his take on things. He is a great inspiration along with another friend of mine, Richard Chai, a New York designer. They are both pushing that combination of traditional menswear but also embracing the importance of those great streetwear elements too. I love to do that with my style, mixing it up, trying new things and taking some big risks but also just bringing it back to the classic stuff.