Fashion Influences
My answer for Esquire's Best Dressed Man Contest on who are your biggest fashion influences:The three individuals that have influenced my personal style are my father, John Varvatos and Paul Smith. Each of these three men look entirely comfortable in their clothing, ranging from bespoke suits to classic American style. My father would take me to Burberry when I was a kid so I could help pick out shirts, and that instilled a sense of acceptable presentation in the way one dresses. That he always bought things on sale also made me appreciate getting quality merchandise at a discount.
John Varvatos is a man who can look perfect in both a pair of jeans and a Henley and a suit cut perfectly for his body. That I can own both a worn t-shirt and a gorgeous suit from the same designer means he is doing something right. Additionally, he has collaborated with Converse to create an energetic brand extension that I appreciate both from a marketing and style perspective.
I love Paul Smith's classic English style with the abundance of personality he brings to his designs. He takes an approach to clothing that says, "I may have to wear a suit, but I can also be a little subversive as well." His designs remind me that there is always a way to insert your own twist on traditional dressing.
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