his Parisian moisturizer than any human being". David is also highly phobic – fearing bugs, disorganization, germs, nature, and heights. He sometimes downplays or denies these fears in an effort to defy his friends' and family's expectations, but his discomfort is apparent. David further suffers from hypochondriasis. This is revealed early in the series when David is convinced he is having a heart attack, only to discover he is suffering from a panic attack. When downplaying his fears, or otherwise expressing himself, David often displays a dryly sarcastic sense of humour and a lack of social grace. He is particularly blunt when interacting with his sister, Alexis, and best friend, Stevie, although no one is immune to his remarks. In one episode, he tells the owner of the Blouse Barn that the clothes she sells are "skanky". Like his mother, Moira, David is known for his melodramatic behavior, although to a lesser extent. One of the few assets the Rose family is allowed to retain when they move to Schitt's Creek is their designer clothing. David's wardrobe is rendered almost exclusively in black, white and gray and contains a wide variety of sweaters. He also frequently wears drop crotch pants and designer sneakers. David accessorizes with four identical silver rings, which he wears in a variety of configurations on his right hand. According to Levy, David's aesthetic is inspired by his mother, Moira, as he is "his mother's son". His style is also heavily influenced by designers Rick Owens and Ann Demeulemeester and often includes items from Givenchy, Neil Barrett, and Tisci. Levy wanted the Rose family's designer pieces to be authentic. This presented a challenge given the show's small wardrobe budget. To overcome the cost barrier, Levy worked in collaboration with costume designer Debra Hanson to source items from consignment stores, eBay, and other online resale markets at reduced prices. Items purchased for the character were dated back to the time the Roses lost their fortune, limiting David's clothing to 2015 or earlier. Levy also sourced pieces from his personal closet, including a pair of Rick Owens lace-ups. Sexuality David is pansexual. This is revealed in season one's "Honeymoon" during a conversation with motel clerk Stevie Budd in which he describes his sexual orientation using a wine analogy. When asked if he drinks red (men) or white (women) wine, David demurs saying that he "like(s) the wine, not the