Hotman Paris Reveals That Luxurious Appearance is a 'Weapon' to Face Foreign Lawyers

Kapanlagi.com - The flashy and glamorous appearance has become an inseparable characteristic of the famous lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea. Billion-dollar diamond rings, hundreds of millions of rupiah Louboutin shoes, and Lamborghini cars worth tens of billions, all are part of his image.

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1. Clothing as a Weapon

However, behind his luxurious lifestyle, there is actually a strategic reason underlying it. According to Hotman, appearance is not just a showcase, but a 'weapon' and an important asset in supporting his career and business.

2. Can Make Money

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"My appearance is meant to make money. The proof is that I am now being called on (one of the private TV stations), I also made money this morning. So, this appearance is capital for business," said Hotman Paris when met in the area of Jalan Kapten Tendean, Mampang, South Jakarta, Monday (10/11/2025).

3. Clothing as a Way to Gain Respect

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He recalled that he started applying this strategy while still active as an international lawyer often facing foreign lawyers. According to him, white people often underestimate Asians, and a luxurious appearance becomes an effective way to gain respect.

"White people, lawyers, I spent 4 years in Australia with 700 lawyers. They always look down on Asians," he recalled.

4. Showing Off to Foreigners

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"Ah now with me wearing diamonds worth 43 billion, they see, he has, 'Oh this must be a quality person,' you know. Yes, foreigners are all about material things," he continued.

5. Brand Indicates Quality

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By wearing branded items from head to toe, Hotman feels he can immediately show his quality and class without needing to say much.

"When he comes to the meeting, he already knows this is a quality person," he asserted.

6. Now No Longer Wants to Show Off

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Now, after achieving success, he admits he no longer has the desire to show off. The Lamborghini car worth 21 billion that he just bought is even rarely used.

"Until today I've only taken it to the gas station. That's it, there's no more feeling of showing off, it's gone," he confessed.

7. Cars as Marketing Tools

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Currently, he uses his luxurious appearance more as part of his marketing strategy for various products he sells, ranging from perfumes to soaps. "That’s my car as the background of the advertisement," he concluded.

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