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Tinos Diamantatos
s an attorney at an international law firm, I’m in court in front of judges and juries. I’m in a suit every day—it’s a lawyer’s uniform. I’ve found that the more comfortable I am with the way I look, the more it helps the substance of what I’m saying. I first went to Syd Jerome about 17 years ago when I was attending law school downtown. I was trying to find the best boutique in the city, one that offered a high-caliber experience. A friend had told me about Syd Jerome and that it had been around forever. I’ve been seeing Patrick since I first walked into the place. And guys like Scott, Billy and Gary—they all know me and my style. Patrick won’t pick a tie for me that he knows is pushing the boundaries of what I like. They also know what I’ve purchased for the past several seasons. These guys understand how I dress, what I’ve got in my closet and what I need next. My favorite brands? First and foremost, Isaia, which Patrick turned me on to. The lightness and feel! I’m in a suit 15-plus hours a day, and yet I’m as comfortable as if I were in a pair of sweats at home—it’s that well made and well tailored. Also Ermenegildo Zegna—they make great pieces. One time Syd Jerome really came to my rescue. As a former federal prosecutor, I got a call a couple of months ago from the local ABC-TV affiliate to comment on the Dennis Hastert case. Of course this was the day—the 10 percent of the time—when I wasn’t wearing a full-blown suit to work; I had on something I wouldn’t be comfortable wearing on camera. So I walked a couple of blocks over to Syd Jerome and said, “Patrick, here’s what I need. Here’s what it’s for.” And I walked out maybe a half hour later with a perfect shirt, a perfect tie and a perfect sportcoat. I appeared on camera and it looked great.
Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
spring/summer 2016
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