My City January 2023

Dwayne Clemons

When did fashion become important to you? My mother used to dress me up when I was a kid and it carried over into adulthood.

Who is your favorite designer? Steve Harvey – he makes suits that are classic and culturally acceptable.

What is your current fashion obsession? I love a double-breasted suit because not everyone wears them. The style allows you to be dressed to the nines while differentiating yourself from the crowd. It also works well with a long necktie or a bow tie.

Who is your “fashion hero”? Steve Harvey

Where do you like to shop? Anywhere I can find a good quality suit for a decent price.

What is your go-to accessory? I don’t really have one; but I do like a nice pair of cufflinks.

Describe one of your all-time favorite outfits. A plum three-piece suit worn with a lavender shirt and tie set and plum alligator shoes. I still have it. Do you recall making a “fashion faux pas”? I tried wearing a suit with no socks before it became popular – it was not the move to make at the time.

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