The Hero Survey

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What do you think of the current state of menswear?

It’s nice that you don’t have to push innovation or the need for guys to be savvy up a hill anymore. I think guys have realized that it’s something for them to figure out and be on top of. People know that they’ve got to show up, and they’ve got to show up put together, and they’ve got to show up smart.

What is one item every man should have in his wardrobe?

A quality blazer is suitable for any occasion. With a clean pair of jeans, a slim short, or a tailored Oxford shirt, looking pulled together is key for “showing up.”

What’s one trend you are tired of?

Camouflage. I have seen it in everything from bags and garments to towels and soap. I need a break.

Where do you turn when you need to be inspired?

Travel. I enjoy observing personal style outside of my usual corners. When I’m traveling, I get the opportunity to live in the shoes of others while taking in another perspective.

What designer do you most admire?

I have always been an admirer of Charles and Ray Eames. I love their simple, but effective graphic prints.

If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?

A musician. I have played bass since childhood.

In what era do you think men dressed the best?

The early 1950s, especially in all things sport and leisure.

In what era do you think men dressed the worst?

Although I grew up in the 1980s, I can’t see the style of that era beyond childhood nostalgia.

Who, living or dead, would you most like to dress?

Paul Newman or Warren Beatty. American style icons, without a doubt.

What do you do when you have a night off?

Reconnect with my family, cook a festive meal, and reflect on what’s going on in all of our lives.

What’s the next big trend in menswear?

I think we can all see technology embedding itself into everything we wear and consume.