He might soon represent Rwanda in the Big Brother Africa house and one thing that the masses following the reality show on TV will notice is his sense of style. From fitting denim pants to suits, Frank Joe, dons them all. Below he shares tips on his dress sense and tips he lives by.

What influences your dress sense?

It depends on the occasion; when I am going to the studio, I won’t go for a suit. I will get something simple and comfortable, say a T-shirt and Jeans. When I am going out, say on a Friday, I like to look classy and sexy; I go for a slim fitting suit but taking it slow without a tie. Smart casual I would say. Do you have a designer or you ‘dress’ yourself?

I do not have a specific designer. As long as something fits me well, I will go for it but mostly a fitting T-shirt and pants. I also do not go for brands; I only go for brands when it comes to perfumes. My best is Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford. You have had a chance to go abroad, what is the one thing that strikes you most about Rwandan dress sense?

I was impressed by how guys in Kigali dress although they all tend to dress the same. It is not their fault though, if you go around most of the shops that sell men’s clothing and items, there is not much variety. Preferred hair style?

Personally I like it clean shaven, that’s my style based on the shape of my head. I like it clean, but people have different tastes and preferences. Some people look good in dreads and others in cornrows. However, when someone is attending a meeting and has cornrows, it doesn’t look professional.

That said, in North America where I stay, we do not judge people by their hair; it is by what you do. But around here, there’s a different perspective.  I would say, go for what you like and what makes you feel good.

Is it possible to have a proper dress sense from second hand stores?

Absolutely, there are second hand items around here that look trendy. The other day I had a chance to go to Nyabugogo and liked what I saw, even Nyamirambo. When I was at the University I didn’t have much money but I still managed to look good. Favourite accessories?

A watch and a nice small wallet. You do not need a fat wallet that makes your behind look big; a small wallet does the trick. Same way, there’s something manly about a watch. I also like leather belts. We even have double sided belts that you can twist to match with the colour of your outfit. Fashion tips you live by?

Always look for something that matches with your skin. Always look for something that is not too big or small depending on your size.