Job?
Fulltime Dad/Billing Coordinator/Mens Wardrobe Stylist. Keeps me balanced!
Best Sartorial advice from your parents?
To look and act like you have manners!
Style icons
Uncle Steve, Grandpa Rick, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Andre 3000, Mos Def.
Describe your personal style
A little bit of American Heritage, 50′s prep, 90′s HipHop & the jazz movement of the 40′s-50′s all rolled into one. Its all about influence. What has impacted my life and continues to inspire me.
I build my daily look around?
Whether I got enough rest the night before. Real talk.
Personal Style quirk
I love wearing hiking socks. All the time!
Favorite designers
RL, J.Crew, Junya Watanabe, The BKc, Penfield, Woolrich Bros., Levis, LL Bean, Intwined, Pendelton, Red Wing Shoes.
Most cherished item
My collection of Red Wing Boots
I feel best wearing?
Cargos, a utility jacket, a henley, an oxford or flannel, a newsboy cap and boots.
I never break this fashion rule.
Make sure everything fits. Never be too matchy!
Never caught wearing?
Ugg Boots, True Religion Jeans and FlipFlops.
Most underrated item in menswear/ womenswear?
Menswear: a hat. Womenswear: a dress
Dress to impress who?
Nobody
Shine your own shoes?
Yes
Shoetrees?
Yes. Only for my brogues. Shoestuffers for the rest.
Favorite stores?
J.Crew, Thrift Stores, David Z, Topman, Bloomingdales, The Red Wing Store.
Your next “must have” purchase?
Brown Danner Mountain Light Boots & The Green Ivy Varsity Jacket from The BKc
I splurge on…..
Boots
Favorite item of clothing
Believe it or not, a burgundy nautical striped shirt I picked up in NY awhile back. I wear it all the time! Also, a natural henly my daughter gave me for christmas, a few years ago. I wear it under everything!
Guilty pleasure
A brew or Makers with Gingerale during the weekdays.
Cologne, skincare?
Polo Black, Cocoa Butter
When I was high school I wore?
Denim, Tommy/Nautica jackets, Timbos, hoodies, hats & sneakers.
Favorite fashion magazine?
GQ, Antennae, Details, Free & Easy.
Favorite vacation spot?
New York City.
Favorite neighborhood restaurant?
In SF, The New Aux Delices. In Daly City, Manila Express. In San Jo, Thai Elephant.
