Molko is widely regarded for his androgynous appearance including nail polish, eyeliner, and lipstick. His notable instruments include a Fender Jaguar, Gibson SG, Fender Telecaster Thinline, Gretsch Duo Jet, Fender Cyclone, Fender Toronado, and a Gibson Les Paul Custom. He attended the European School of Luxembourg, followed by the American International School of Luxembourg, and later Goldsmiths College where he studied drama. Despite his publicly announced recreational drug use, it was stated in 2010 that the band, Placebo, had stopped using drugs altogether. Molko is openly bisexual and has one child by the name of Cody with his former partner, Helena Berg.