FEATURE | MEN & WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE & STYLE
Photo by John Robinson Photography
DEAN ZACHARIAS
MARISSA MITROVICH
Founder & Editor, Proper Kid Problems How do you define your personal style? My style is really undefinable. I wear what I want, when I want and how I want. Some days that’s a pastel blazer with linen slippers and other days it’s head-to-toe black. I don’t think style should be constraining, so I don’t put a label on myself as it’s one of the best forms of expression that we have. Who are your style icons? Yves Saint Laurent, Cary Grant, and Ralph [Lauren]. Who are your favorite designers? Favorites is a dangerous word, but if I had to say it would be Hermès, Billy Reid and Thom Browne — I thought his Black Fleece line for Brooks Brothers was incredible. It’ll be interesting to see where Zac Posen takes the brand. What is your favorite article of clothing and why? Dad’s Brooks Brothers Brooksgate blazer from the ’80s that he bought when he met my Mother. It goes everywhere with me and is the staple of my wardrobe. I’ll take a heritage garment over something new any day of the week (especially when it’s from Dad’s closet).
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Founder, Politiquette
How do you define your personal style? Colorful. I love to incorporate whatever is inspiring me during a certain moment of time. This spring it’s all things rainbow and metallic. Photo by Tony Powell
kelly oubre jr.
Basketball Player, Washington Wizards How do you define your personal style? I try to be the best dressed! I dress to kill. Who are your style icons? Kanye West and Pharell Williams Who are your favorite designers? Ralph Simmons and Rick Owens What are your go-to outfits for work and play? Skinny joggers with a shirt and jacket. I like jeans because they are versatile.
Where do you shop locally? Ron David, Sherman Pickey, Ella Rue, City Center (special love for Gucci, Zadig&Voltaire, and CH Carolina Herrera). What are your go-to outfits for both work and play? For work I always tone things down, but don’t ever abandon my love for fashion. I think about what Claire Underwood, Robin Wright’s character on “House of Cards,” might wear and go from there. However, unlike Claire, I prefer A-Line skirts and will mix in prints. I use a Celine small ring bag in navy for work. For play, this is my artistic outlet. I just bought an amazing rainbow fringe Christopher Kane skirt and I also wear a lot of easy, boho pieces from Isabel Marant. My neutral handbag for spring is Gucci Dionysis bag that is green with cherry blossoms on it (ahem).
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