Brad Pitt has finally spilled the beans on how he achieves his trademark effortlessly cool look.

The 57-year-old actor described how his style has evolved over the years in an interview with Esquire.

“You get older, you get crankier, and comfort becomes more important. I think it’s as simple as that,” Pitt told the site. “I think it’s as simple as that.”

Despite the fact that being able to move around freely is crucial, Pitt is never seen out and about in filthy t-shirts and large sweatshirts. Despite his claim that he has “no-style style,” he has developed a distinct look throughout the years.

“I like monochrome, without it being a uniform. I like simplicity. I like the details in the stitching, the way it feels,” he explained. “If anything, that’s the only divining rod I have.”

The 57-year-old claimed his style is “lead by comfort,” adding that he prefers to spend on quality materials over showy or fashionable products.

“I like the feel of a Leica camera or the way a watch feels. I don’t want to look ostentatious, but if you come close, you notice. I like how the lining feels. It’s those details that are important to me. It’s too exhausting to follow trends. And I despise billboards; I just don’t want to be billboard,” he continued.

A Loro Piana cashmere jacket, which he wears in a recent ad for De’Longhi, an Italian coffee machine company, is one piece that speaks to his style.

CREDIT: DE’LONGHI

Pitt said of the jacket, which is part of his personal wardrobe, “If I make it to 86, I’ll be wearing it with moth holes. It’s expensive, but if I’m able to wear it for 30 years, it won’t be in the long run. It’s so simple, so sleek. To me, it’s perfect.”

Viewers get a glimpse at a “day-in-the-life” of the celebrity in the new cinematic commercial (directed by Damien Chazelle and showcasing the talents of La La Land’s cinematographer Linus Sandgren and composer Justin Hurwitz). Pitt goes on a motorbike trip and picks some coffee beans before going home to unwind with a cup of his home-brewed cappuccino.

Pitt told PEOPLE about being a brand ambassador, “I wanted to work with De’Longhi because I appreciated their approach for the campaign—they have confidence in their product and want to celebrate the artistry of their Italian heritage without overdoing it. Damien Chazelle’s concept resulted in a beautiful product—just like their coffee machines, creating an indirect nod to the elegance, design and harmony that the brand naturally embodies.”

“De’Longhi’s attention to detail makes me appreciate the brand even more. That sort of thoughtfulness is a distinctive value of Italian design—how you design something for the people who are going to experience it: certain details that might not be immediately obvious, but in the end have a profound effect on you and your life,” said Pitt.