Charlotte STYLE Mag - Men's Issue, March 2009

12Kennyatte Nelson

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Esquire Magazine’s Best Dressed Real Man of the Year models four basic looks that will help you master your ultimate style.

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The Style File If anyone has ever told you that dreams don't come true, allow me to prove otherwise. In November of 2006 I was laid off from my job as a marketing executive. Disappointed but not devastated I was determined not to let my situation get the best of me and I decided to launch a marketing and PR firm with two of my colleagues. While still in my first year with the firm, I became very aware of Char-lotte's fashion scene; new boutiques launching in the city, local designers hosting trunk shows, even a former intern of mine deciding modeling was a better fit for him than marketing thus transitioned to the industry.

However, even in the midst of all the growth, absent was one significant piece of the puzzle. A piece I named Charlotte STYLE Magazine. STYLE was born out of the desire to be the thread that seams Charlotte’s fashion industry together. We are the platform that launches rising fashionistas and highlights seasoned industry leaders. And for a rookie in the magazine industry, we've done some amazing things in our first year. We’ve snapped our very first photos and wrote our very first stories from the runways of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York and followed up with coverage of Charleston's amazing Fashion Week in South Carolina. We’ve also conducted interviews with Charlotte’s own Jessica Stroup of 90210 and Kristen Davis of Sex and the City during her visit to Charlotte. And of course we’ve celebrated Charlotte’s 25 Most Stylish at our launch party in October. Now, one year later, we have the pleasure of featuring Esquire’s Best Dressed Man of the Year and Charlotte native Kenyatte Nelson on our cover this month. But, you know, the accomplish-ment that’s most sentimental to me is the fact that STYLE has afforded our contributors, staff and rising talent the opportunity to do what they do best and live their dreams right here in our city. The dream of owning my own company has turned into some-thing much bigger than me. And I’m hopeful that this year will be even bigger, better and dreamier than the first. Thank you for reading STYLE and we look forward to being your guide to everything stylish once again this year. With Style,

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6. David Watkins, a Charlotte native, graduated from UNCC with a degree in Sociology. He spent 10+ years as a marketing and advertising executive and then realized his true passion for custom

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7. Erica Petasne specializes in precision cutting and with her artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail she enjoys working with clients to come up with styles individualized to their needs. Originally from Miami, Florida Erica has always dreamed of a career in beauty and fashion and is AVEDA trained. Erica is a stylist at Planet 21 Salon in the Arbore-tum. Whether you want a contemporary classic cut or a funky avant-garde style, you are sure to be pleased with the experience you have with Erica as well as the result.

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5. Chris Lanston propels his career based on his signature artistic brand that consistently incorporates his childhood epiphany. Clients ranging from MTV to Kirsten Davis, to supermodels in maga-zines, to “The Tyra Banks Show” are all testimonies to Lanston’s belief in the artist as an architect; a renovator. “Anyone can be beautiful; it’s my mission to make that happen for you.” For Lanston, the gift of his art personally is, “seeing the smile on a client’s face, and then to see that same smile in a magazine shoot or on a red carpet is a deep reward for me.”

9. Fatima Butler is a young, fresh, and new Charlotte based celebrity makeup artist. Working in the industry for three

3. Ashley Foran is a 2008 Graduate from the Art Institute of Charlotte, NC with a degree in Fashion Marketing. Ashley started her career at ARC International as Marketing Director and quickly discov-ered her love of not only marketing but fashion as well. Ashley’s ability to combine her technical expertise and creative energy in the field of marketing has allowed her to have a broad spectrum of work in the marketing field. Ashley is a marketing assistant for Charlotte STYLE Magazine.

4. Ashley Kaufman writes about fashion for Charlotte Style. Her many favorite shopping spots include Sloan, BCBG, Nordstrom and Kate Spade. Ashley loves to work out at the YMCA, practice yoga, and escape to her family beach house with her husband and dog. She graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish minor. Ashley moved to Charlotte in 2003 after living in San Francisco for 2 years.

8. Erin Finnegan started as a Lotus Stylist in the summer of 2006 and is now the Manager of Lotus in Dilworth and Creative Director for both Civilian and Lotus.

2. Andre’ Bryson is the self published author of the book Thoughts of a Man Prayers: Poems and Words Inspired by Life. Andre' sees beauty in all things around him, which gives him the insight to create beauty for the world to see. Whether he is writing or working in fashion, Andre’ has a natural creativity that can be easily expressed in his work.


1. Alva Jones Jr. is a student at the University of North Carolina at Greens-boro pursuing a degree in English, with a concentration on Journalism. A contrib-uter to Charlotte Style Mag’s Fashion Section, Alva also keeps a personal blog expressing thoughts and feeling about life and pop culture. He hails from Kinston, N.C.

clothing. He is currently launching the Astor & Black Custom Clothier label in Charlotte. David loves bright socks, old school Adidas footwear, and describes his personal style as "traditional, with not so traditional details". His style advice for men wanting to look their best? "Stay focused on the 3 F's...Fabric, Fit and Finish. Do that and you are good to go!"

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12. Josh Winters is 19 and attends the Art Institute of Charlotte, majoring in Fashion Marketing. He has worked for EXPRESS for over a year and currently works with an amazing team at Southpark Mall. He loves and lives for all things fashion. He consumes himself daily with fashion articles and blogs. Winters frequently visit designers and fashion houses websites such as Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Dolce and Gabbana and Dsquared. In his freetime, he enjoys going to parks, movie theaters, and Starbucks Coffee shops.

16. Sarah Wilbanks, born in Hattie-burg, Mississippi, moved with her family to North Carolina when she was 12 years old. After completing high school in Asheville, she enrolled in UNCC where she currently studies Marketing and International Business, two majors which prompted her to study abroad in Mazatlán, México during the fall of 2008. Wilbanks has a large family with a writer, Lynne Jeter, as a mother and guide.

15. Lily Angel started with Lotus as an intern in February of 2006 and is now the Assistant Manager for both stores and the Marketing and PR Coordinator for the company. Both of these ladies also contribute as wardrobe stylists for any Lotus photo shoots or fashion shows.

14. Latilda Stewart was born in High Point, NC. She is a third generation caterer/personal chef. At an early age


10. Huy Ngo was born in Saigon Vietnam. He grew up in Nome, AK, and is currently working from Durham, NC, but his heart and mind is forever and always in Paris. Huy is inspired by beauty. He breathes fashion and lives for art. He finds the relationship between art and fashion fascinating and believes that fashion, it s highest form, is nothing more than the puruit of beauty. In my opinion, fashion, like art, should make you pause, if only for a moment. It should inspire you to think, to feel and to ultimately see the world differently.

13. Kenn R. Wiggins is the Principle Stylist for Style Master Styling and Consulting, a Charlotte based image consulting firm. Kenn is a Winthrop University alumnus, and member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ken began his fashion career as a model for Dillard’s JB White, Belk and Westgate Mall, and he directed fashion shows, styled corporate professionals, and art directed fashion photo shoots.

years, Fatima Butler has worked with Sharon Quinn, Mother of Mos Def, Moye exclusive photography, RHILL photogra-phy, Anthony Hamilton, Tarsha Hamilton, the Carolina Panther Cheerleaders, and Susan Taylor former editor in chief of Essence magazine, to name a few. Only 23,Fatima has already began to make her mark in this Industry. Look for more to come from Fatima incluidng wardrobe buying and styling, promotions, commu-nity services, and blogging.

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11. Jillian Cooper is the owner of A Time Forever, a bridal and special event planning company. She graduated from UNC Charlotte with a B.A. degree in Public Relations. She enjoys event

planning, the outdoors and is loves try new things.

Latilda displayed a passion for cooking and service. Her family imersed her in all aspects of the industry. The family owed two reaturants in and around High Point. She practily lived in these resturants until deciding to attend Johnson & Wales University in 2005. Her knowledge for food, equipment, and guest appreciation became second nature and is the corner-stone of JUST SOSI today. Latilda decided to test new waters by offering her skills and apprentice in the Queen City.

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Drawing inspiration from things he calls “as simple as the way an umbrella’s fabric wraps around its handle to a group of women walking down the street in Bali,” fashion designer Hilton Hollis uses the world as his muse. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, this small-town, farm-raised Southerner was first inspired by his grandmother, Irma Hollis Goolsby, who taught Hollis to sew at the tender age of eight. It was love at first needlepoint. After attending college for both marketing and pre-law, Hollis returned to his southern roots to work in a department store. While there, he was encouraged to do pursue his talent. He was able to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in New York City. Upon graduation from F.I.T., Hollis apprenticed under John Bartlett on his women’s collection for two seasons, honing his skills. It seemed like a big break for Hilton Hollis when he formed an eveningwear company under his own name. Fate, however, had other plans. “My showroom opened on September 10, 2001,” he lamented. “Of course, time was not on my side. I closed four months later.” After a short spell working as a make-up artist, Hollis found himself designing more mainstream clothing for Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue Private Label. In 2003, he was approached by the president of Reba McEntire’s clothing line, featured at Dillard’s, and was hired as the line’s creative director. After two years working with the Reba line, Hollis decided to revisit his dream of having his own collection and launched Hilton Hollis International in June 2005. Since then, he has never looked back. “Above all, my customers motivate me. I love to hear

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stories from (them) that they get tons of compliments when they wear Hilton Hollis,” he said. “It makes them feel wonderful and it also helps me know which styles work with their lifestyles.” Hollis has been expanding his company and his name ever since. In 2006, he sold his designs to 14 stores; now they are in 80 stores across the U.S., generating revenue of roughly $1 million per year.

Currently expanding into Canada and Europe, Hollis would also like to start an “At Home” collection to continue with his brand building as a lifestyle ideal. And it’s exactly that notion of lifestyle that provides Hilton Hollis with his niche. According to Hollis, “Style is how the person puts his or her clothing

together in a way that is unique to their personality and lifestyle [while] fashion is how a designer interprets trends for his or her customer.” And what exactly is the lifestyle of the South? Hollis calls it “relaxed.” He compares it to Europe, while also claiming that being from the South represents a lot of opportunities. “People find us extremely warm and giving, which is nice in any environment,” he said. “The fashion world can be tough, but a slight southern drawl can open some doors that may (otherwise) be closed.” With one difficult aspect of his business overcome by the aid of a southern drawl, another demanding aspect is the amount of work that it takes. “I am constantly designing,” he said. “We work about one

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High Fashionby Sarah Wilbanks

The fashion world can be tough, but a slight southern drawl can open some doors

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year in advance, so I am constantly doing research and trying to stay up-to-date on what is going on in the world around me. Everything affects fashion … the economy, new president … war, movies, celebrities, the arts, et cetera.” Hollis typically begins his days by responding to e-mails on his BlackBerry, which he claims to be the stylish obsession he can’t live without. “Each day for me is so different,” he said. “One day, I might be at a trunk show at one of my stores. Another, I may be designing the collection, shopping for fabric in Italy or Paris, or at a museum researching a specific culture or period of art for inspiration.” A Mississippi boy, Hollis began designing high-fashion clothing in New York City because he had faith determination. And that’s one piece of advice that he wants to share with individuals aspiring to become a designer: “Believe! Believe in yourself, what you do, what you design, and how you present yourself. You are your brand, so all of those things play an important role in being successful.”

Charlotte Style Mag Presents:

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Revival of the BY DAVID M. WATKINS FOR ASTOR & BLACK CUSTOM CLOTHIERS

Let’s approach 2009 with a renewed sense of vigor and a renewed vision of our wardrobes. Below are the essentials for the new-year and suggestions on how to wear them.

FITTESTS T Y L E E S S E N T I A L S F O R 2 0 0 9 A N D B E Y O N D

For those of you who don’t know, cufflinks are for your French-cuffed shirts. The cuff link has developed into a sophisticated part of a man’s wardrobe. With a wide variety of stones, precious metals, fabrics and designs, the cuff link is a well-dressed man’s style staple.


A man in a suit can be hit or miss, but a

man in a fine fitting suit will have the ladies swooning. The most crucial elements of a suit are fit and construction. A good fit will have you looking 10 pounds slimmer. You’d never catch Mr. 007 in a baggy ill-fitting suit. Come on gentlemen, get fitted! As far as construction, go full canvass my man! A well made, fully canvassed suit, cared for properly, should outlast you. There are custom options in town offering hand tailored suits at off-the-rack prices. Seek them out. It’s a wise investment and you’re worth the effort.

The Look: Suits of today wouldn’t be out of place in London circa 1960- skinny cut, thin lapels, side vents, and flat front pants. Paying close attention to the details, this will separate you from the herd. Try adding intensely colored linings, pick stitching and functional buttons. Also, the modern suit can be worn a myriad of ways. Add a vest when buying suits (just another weapon in the arsenal). To amp up your casual look wear your suit with a t-shirt or your vest with a button down and jeans. Explore the options and rock what works best for you.

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The Look: Choose links that are tasteful and refined—don't be too flashy. Sterling silver with black enamel is classy and versatile. Cuff links look great when going casual and can add humor or interest to a shirt. Have fun and express your personality! And no, your links don't need to match your watch. (Since we are talking accessories - a silver tie bar adds punch to any outfit.)

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A pocket square can add a dash of elegance and interest to a suit. The silk ones with patterns are a little more daring, so be sure of your setting. It’s great for all occasions and will complete your look.

“Experts” say we are in for one the coldest winters the QC has seen in a while, so it’s time to invest in a well made, form-fitting overcoat. Start by trying the same size as your suit jacket or sport coat, including chest measurement and length. Overcoats are cut larger, but you may find a better fit if you go one size up or down.

A cummerbund, bow tie and vest set WILL NOT WORK. Retire it.

Always remember fit and construction when buying suits, overcoats, shirts and for that matter, shoes (an entire article in itself!) Invest in well made, classic pieces and the “GQ look” will be yours forever.

The Look: When all business, keep the pocket square white with a sharp crisp line. I prefer cotton. Feeling a little more adventurous? Point it out and change the color. For full on personality, brighten it up with patterns and literally let it all hang out. Think outside the box - never buy a matching tie-and-pocket-square set.

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The Look: The best color selec-tions for overcoats are navy, charcoal, or black. Stick with wool, cashmere, or a blend of both. Both can be worn with jeans or a suit. Keep the length above the knee.

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The Tuxedo: The Look: Maintain the classic style of the tuxedo – black and white, that’s it. I like the comeback of the shawl collar. It will compliment both retro and contemporary styles and will distinguish you from the normal black suit crowd. The bow tie is always a winner. Depending on the event, try a skinny black tie.

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Well Dressed Man + Esquire Maga-zine = America's Best Dressed Real Man of the Year. Charlotte native, Kenyatte Nelson, Winner of Esquire's Best Dressed Real Man contest dresses to make it an outstanding day - every day. By day Kenyatte works as a Global Brand Manager at Proctor & Gamble outfitting himself in tailor fitted suits. By night the Florida A & M alum enjoys eating out and blogging on his recently launch fashion blog www.TweedandVelvet.com. More than four closets full of suits, sports coats and shoes, Kenyatte Nelson is one to watch in 2009! Kenyatte Nelson models as Kenneth Wiggins and the team at Style Master Styling & Consulting® takes you through four basic looks that will help you master your ultimate style. The Gent, The Jock, The New Yorker and The Prep. To help you find the well-dressed man in you use these four basic looks combined with what you have to mix and match and create a new ward-robe fit for any recession savvy budget.

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Photography: Marlon Turpin for NC Image Zone

Styling: Kenneth Wiggins, The Style Master

Make Up: Fatima Butler, Celebrity Make Up Artist


Written by Kenneth Wiggins, The Style Mater Styling and Consulting (R)Forward by Bridgette E. Wright, Editorial Director

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TheGent

TheJock

For those more relaxed days; the ones where you have a few errands to run, don’t want to be constricted in a suit, but don’t want to look like you just left the gym, there is fusion of both attires, and that is the look of The Jock. The Jock has a rather urban feel, it includes jeans, sneakers, windbreakers, throwbacks, etc. The spring and summer 2009 look is rather fashionable and chic, yet it is subdued by its dominant black, gray and white layering. In this look, Kenyatte is styled in a Nudie Dry Jeans, Vans sneakers, a striped Akademics hoodie and vanity tee. The look is comfortable, yet fashionable and is easy to duplicate.

Although our world is hastening away from the basic suit, it remains a necessity for every man’s wardrobe. Like a woman’s little black dress, a man’s black suit can move him from work to cocktail party or formal event quite easily. Therefore, The Gent, a basic suit and tie is of para-mount importance. It is a very professional and classic look, and is never considered overkill, or an understatement. Beginning in the spring, men’s fashion will move from the ‘skinny boy suit’. Not saying that the European Slim Cut will be abandoned, but the new cut will fuse the slim military fit with the new modern, muscular silhouette and will include a slim tailored double-breasted suit, as well as a resurgence of the waist 3-Button Benny. Mr. Nelson is styled in a tailored black 3-Button Benny, matched with a striped shirt with solid cuffs and color, and solid black tie. This look enables him to go from The Board Room to the Cocktail Party, without any hesitation.


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TheNew Yorker

ThePREP

On occasion, you may want to try something very cutting edge, The New Yorker avails you that opportunity. This looks is ever evolving and fuses the corporate look with a leisure silhouette. This look is ideal for date night, intimate gatherings or outings. Kenyatte is styled in gray jeans, matched with a gray fitted vanity tee and black velvet blazer. He is ready for a night on the town.

In our current less is more fashion world, The Prep has become the staple look for most men. It is the basic accepted office look and appreciated by most men. It provides him with the opportu-nity to be relaxed yet dressy and calm yet trendy. The look is composed of basic tailored slacks; pull over, coat and vest sweaters; tweed, velvet and leather blazers; solid and striped button downs; and various colored layered polo’s. Mr. Nelson is styled in chocolate slacks, matched with a tan plaid blazer with blue stripes, a blue fitted v-neck sweater and a blue, gold, and chocolate pocket square. With this look, Kenyatte is comfortable at work and ready for a corporate dinner as well.

Although, he may be found prominently in any one of the looks that he finds most comfortable, at any given moment the well-dressed male can exchange between any of the four looks. For more on Kenyatte Nelson,

visit his new blog www.TweedandVelvet.com


Jacket by Bruce Julian Clothier. Shirt and

Jeans by LA East. Jewlery Nelson’s own.

Clothing by Bruce Jilian Clothier

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NAMEJoseph

OCCUPATION Political Consultant

CITY/STATE Miami, FL

SPOTTED Coral Gables, Miami

MY STYLE My style is reflective of my mood. Overall, I try to keep it simple. I rarely wear accessories so if I’m looking to stand

out when I’m happy, I throw in one radical piece of clothing. When I go out and am not feeling so hot, my go-to colors are

gray and black.

FAVORITE DESIGNER / RETAILER ETRO

STYLISH ACCESSORY I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT Argyle socks and/or leather-band watch


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The Man Bag. The topic has been toted around more than any of the actual bags have. I’ve heard the arguments and read the blogs. The best they can come up with is that the bags look like purses and therefore, make the men who carry them look like women. (Really?)

When women wear pants do they look like men? No. Aside from the fact that the styles are different, men embody them in a completely different way. There is nothing inherently feminine about a non-bifurcated piece of cloth that is worn around the pelvis and buttocks (what we commonly call a skirt). With the right pattern, that same fashion is called a Kilt in Scotland, and is anything but feminine! Believe me on this one; I’ve clubbed in Scotland before.

The wearers of the Kilt don’t carry themselves as women, so they aren’t confused with women. Are men in the US afraid that if they carry bags they’ll be mistaken for the fairer sex?

Real men know who they are and don’t give a damn if you don’t! Style works the same way. Style is very personal and unique to an individual. You have to be able to know that you look good in what you’re wearing. Fashion will continue to blur the lines between men and women, because both groups are distinct enough to extract their own feel. Fashion is for everyone, but style is all your own.

The future of fashion dictates that men won’t be patting themselves down while doing the “Keys, cell phone, wallet” check, but will instead be going through their man bags.

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Spring is gradually approaching. Our climate’s indecisiveness is constantly teasing us with spring weather but soon spring will be in full bloom. Allow me to be your guide as you prepare your wardrobe for the season. This season’s wardrobe should include pieces that are versatile, useful and stylish. A good thing about fashion this season is its recurring themes from fall including double-breasted jackets, plaids, v-necks and bright colors. All are sticking around this spring and quite frankly I’m relieved. If you made smart decisions last fall with your wardrobe, the spring should be an easy

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Merino Wool V-Neck SweaterRegular Price: $59.50

Photo: www.bananarepublic.com

Two Button Chino SuitRegular Price: $210.00


Monogram Collection Colored CardiganRegular Price: $175.00


Double-Breast Grey Pinstripe SuitRegular Price: $325.00


Large Logo Print PoloRegular Price: 98.00

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Photo: www.ralphlauren.com

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every store in South Park Mall. Color splatters the collections.

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Monogram Collection Contrasting V-neck StripeRegular Price: $125.00

Kelly Green Crew Neck Merino Wool SweaterRegular Price: $59.50

Modern Argyle Print V-neckRegular Price: $79.50

transition. Simply pair your double-breasted suits in light gray with light colors and you’re ready for spring. After a close look at the trends on the runways I’ve noticed a constant theme for spring: extreme relaxed fits. Some collections such as Dolce and Gabbana even showcased Hugh Hefner inspired Pajamas on the runway. I wouldn’t recommend showing up for work in your PJs, but hey, if the dress code fits…wear it! Another inspiration on the runway was the “Old Europe” theme. Plaid is key for spring; whether it’s pants, shirts or an entire suit. Plaid played a crucial role in fall ‘08, and will continue to dominate this season. A change in color is what differentiates the spring ’09 collections from the fall ’08 collections. Colors were not only all over the runway but are in every store in South Park mall. A few of the colors that dominate include Kelly green - I would compare it to the color of an over manicured lawn; blue - a popular color this spring and has covered the runways season after season; and of course white - a very prevalent color this spring - including pants, suits, tuxedos and shoes. It’s really fresh to see. My favorite look is a white suit paired with a tan or camel colored leather. Throughout every collection I’ve studied one look seemed to command the runway. In every collection, every genre of style, the cuffed pant seems to be “the look” for spring. When you cuff your pants, whether it is jeans or slacks, the look transcends you to a sandy beach. And who wouldn’t want to feel as though they’re at the beach? When the weather finally warms, be assured in knowing that your fall pieces can stay with you. So don’t worry, relax put on your Hefner jacket and cuff up your pants. The transition from fall ‘08 to spring ’09 should be a breeze.

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Charlotte STYLE Mag - Men's Issue, March 2009