1) Tony, what does urban menswear style mean to you?
It?s all about compromise, I think: doing away with anything too stuffy and formal, without looking scruffy. Easy, everyday cool and elegance ? smart without being OTT. Mixing pieces is crucial here: carefully combining sneakers, velvet, tees and statement pieces without going overboard. It?s a vibe that fits with a specific age bracket, too: professional thirty- and forty-somethings embody this style.
2) We thought you?d make a great poster boy for this look. What?s your reaction to that?
Speaking of age . . . ! I need to feel comfortable in my daily life as a photographer and dad to two young kids. I?ve always taken care of my appearance and style without over-doing it. I think I?m well-rounded by nature, maybe it?s the Libra in me. And that?s all that urban style really is: a careful, clever balance.
At any rate, I?m delighted you picked me.
3) What?s your go-to simple-yet-effective everyday look? And what?s your made-an-effort outfit?
Good question! For the school run, you?ll often catch me in a hoodie, American Vintage pants, a pair of Vans and a good wool coat. That?s what I call simple yet effective.
When I want to make more of an effort, I?ll reach for a double-breasted navy jacket I love. I use this trickier piece to then piece together looks ? to varying degrees of success. I experiment with colors, I try and play down its classic feel. It?s quite fun, actually.
4) What?s your signature piece, the item that really screams ?you??
Right now I?m loving my workwear jackets. They?re hugely varied in terms of colors and fabrics, they work with everything while still feeling chic. They perfectly embody urban style, if you ask me. I?m obsessed with them. I might even try an off-white version for summer!.
