STYLE Social Network “on television, colors really need to pop or you’ll look washed-out. so a bright tie is essential” clockwise from far left: Steve Chenevey opts for dark suiting by designers like Hugo Boss and Ermenegildo Zegna with a bold tie, such as this one by Brioni ($230), available at Barneys Co-op; Chenevey is a regular of stylist Nuri Yurt at Toka Salon in Georgetown; off the clock, the anchor favors colorful menswear at J. Crew.
Lights, Camera, Action! Steve Chenevey has spent more than a decade waking up Washington with his morning news programs. And as the anchor of Fox 5 Morning and Good Day DC—which air from 6 to 11 am daily—he knows about looking camera-ready before most are out of bed. For work, Chenevey gravitates toward suiting in darker shades, such as a classic dark blue or black,
noting that Hugo Boss and Zegna are among his favorite brands. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue’s men’s-only store at Mazza Gallerie (202-363-2059, saks.com), the designers offer a noteworthy selection of both slim and athletic fits, the latter being Chenevey’s preference. Off the clock, he favors relaxed clothing. “Nothing beats a comfy tee after-hours, which for me starts at 2 pm,”
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he says. His top selections are J. Crew’s (3222 M St. NW, 202-965-4090; jcrew.com) collections of V-necks in bright hues like salmon, Kelly green, and cobalt. For accessories, Chenevey keeps his neckties classic, usually purchased at Harrods in London, Saks, or Barneys Co-op (3040 M St. NW, 202-350-5832; barneys.com). He opts for silk renditions, while bold colors and prints
add sartorial intrigue. “On television, colors really need to pop or you’ll look washedout,” he says, “so a bright tie is essential.” Chenevey feels that a great timepiece puts the finishing touch on any ensemble. “I love watches that look sharp and unique, but cost no more than a good dinner for two,” he says. His standby is a metal design he bought while vacationing in Capri.
“I wear it everyday. I always have a piece of my trip with me,” he adds. For grooming, Chenevey swears by Toka Salon in Georgetown (3251 Prospect St. NW, 202-333-5133; tokasalon.com). “I’ve been going to Nuri [Yurt] for as long as I can remember,” he says. “Great service! And he worked at the White House for years. You can’t get much more DC than that!” CF
photography by daniel bedell (chenevey)
A MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL DRESSING, FOx NEWS ANCHOR STEVE CHENEVEY SHARES HIS STYLE RULES—AND WHERE TO GET THE QUINTESSENTIAL DC HAIRCUT. by alexandria geisler