Ranging from ages 24 to 65, we are thrilled to present some of the area’s finest (and most diverse) dressers. Get to know this year’s Men of Style!
Kevin Greene, 30
Chief of Community Engagement, Director Of Marketing & SalesLehigh Valley Faces, LLC
Personal style in three words:
Classic, clean & bold.
Must-have fashion staple:
3-piece suit.
Go-to brand:
Billy London.
Most comfortable in:
Suit and tie with patterns and bold colors.
Best fashion advice ever received:
A tailored suit is the most important in a man’s arsenal.
Style icon(s):
André 3000, David Beckham and Tom Ford.
Go-to color palette:
Blue, gray and black.
Tend to splurge on:
Shoes, suits & ties.
Style-wise, I’ve learned the most from:
My uncle Robert.
Can’t start the day without:
Ironing.
Currently reading/recently read:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Best recent dish:
Lamb tacos from grain., Allentown.
Zachary Matthews, 31
Store Director, Lead Buyerassembly88
Best fashion advice ever received:
“Shave your mustache.”
Go-to color palette:
Blue or brown.
Would never wear:
Robert Graham.
Most comfortable in:
My Paul Coffey Detroit Red Wings Jersey. My father got it for me back in 1995 and I still wear it to this day.
Must-have fashion staple:
A sensible pair of sunglasses.
Tend to splurge on:
Vintage synthesizers.
Style icon(s):
Paul Newman and David Lynch.
Go-to brands:
Topo Designs, Gitman Bros. and Raleigh Denim.
Style-wise, I’ve learned the most from:
My mother.
Can’t start the day without:
A damn fine cup of coffee.
Currently reading/recently read:
The Big Nowhere by James Elroy.
Best recent dish:
Cavatelli at grain., Allentown.
Typical day’s routine:
I shower, make breakfast and then ride my bike to work. After work, I come home, cook dinner, pour a scotch and put on Turner Classic Movies.
Daniel Lader, D.M.D., 40
St. Luke’s OMS - Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Personal style in three words:
Timeless, gallant & bold.
Can’t start the day without:
Coffee & Greek yogurt.
Most comfortable in:
A simple designer denim, dress shirt, blazer and shoes that are sure to make a lasting impression.
Best fashion advice ever received:
As long as you stay true to your own style, others will consider your confidence your greatest accessory.
Must-have fashion staple:
I never leave the house without an eye-catching watch.
Style icon(s):
I would kill to go onto the set of Mad Men and steal everything in Donald Draper’s closet.
Go-to brand(s):
Ted Baker, Theory, Hugo Boss, Vince and Lululemon.
Tend to splurge on:
Shoes & my basics.
Go-to color palette:
Blues, blacks & browns.
Would never wear:
Animal print. I think I’ll leave that one to the ladies.
Style-wise, I’ve learned the most from:
Liev Schreiber.
Currently reading/recently read:
The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown.
Best recent dish:
The Tuna Tasting at KOMÉ.
Typical day’s routine:
I like the calmness of running in the mornings at sunrise with a light breakfast to follow. Then it is off to a day at St. Luke’s OMS for an always challenging but rewarding day, while
always stopping for a bite at one of the great local LV restaurants.
Christian Kogler, 24
Passionate Dog Rearer, Freelance Editor
Personal style in three words:
Rugged, durable & practical.
Tend to splurge on:
Socks & undies.
Must-have fashion staple:
A hat that fits just right.
Most comfortable in:
Cords and a Henley, with boots and comfy socks on my feet and a baseball cap on my head.
Best fashion advice ever received:
“It’s hard to run in your grandmother’s shoes.” –myself, age 12.
Style icon(s):
Daniel Craig, Mark Wahlberg, Bear Grylls and Ron Swanson.
Go-to brands:
L.L. Bean, Patagonia and Gap. (L.L. Bean and Gap pants are great for giant thighs.)
Go-to color palette:
The colors of the forest.
Would never wear:
Skinny jeans or a bolo tie. OK maybe a bolo tie but never a fedora.
Style-wise, I’ve learned the most from:
The Brawny man and Ernest Hemingway.
Can’t start the day without:
A few hours moving some iron.
Currently reading/recently read:
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick.
Best recent dish:
I’m a habitual Wegmans sushi binger.
Typical day’s routine:
Rise. Let Goose out. Gym. Roll into work at the oddest time possible. Feeding heavily and constantly throughout the day. Dog park or hike with my fur brother after work, and bed by nine.
Justin Odom, 38
Strategic Marketing, Digital, Technology & eCommerce LeaderCrayola
Personal style in three words:
Classic, simple & sophisticated.
Would never wear:
Neon.
Style-wise, I’ve learned the most from:
Doing my own thing!
Most comfortable in:
Depends on the occasion—I can be comfortable in jeans or a suit. I’m most comfortable when my style makes me feel confident.
Best fashion advice ever received:
You can never go wrong with a great-fitting suit.
Must-have fashion staple:
Shoes. They can make or break your style.
Style icon(s):
George Clooney, Tom Brady, Frank Sinatra and David Beckham.
Go-to brand:
John Varvatos, Bonobos, Ledbury, Dime City (local favorite).
Tend to splurge on:
Shoes.
Go-to color palette:
Neutral tones, blues, tans or gray—with a modest pop of color.
Currently reading/recently read:
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win.
Best recent dish:
Way too many to list, but anything from Apollo in Bethlehem.
Can’t start the day without:
Coffee & a workout.
Typical day’s routine:
There is no typical day for me! But every day must include my wife, my dogs and music.
Tom Stoneback, Ph.D., 65
Retired research scientist, publishing executive, not-for-profit professional, museum director
Personal style in three words:
Classic, English-country & outdoors.
Go-to color palette:
Graphite, green, tan and navy.
Most comfortable in:
(Moleskin) khakis, button-down sport shirt layered over polo, with down vest or oilcloth jacket, scarf and gloves.
Best fashion advice ever received:
For dress: Mix two of prints, checks, stripes, patterns or plaids with one solid (shirt/tie/suit). For casual: Chinos trump jeans, wear polos not tees, never use musk.
Style icon(s):
Phineas Cole, Thom Browne, Hector MacDonald (or any Monarch of the Glen).
Must-have fashion staple:
Tattersall shirt. Pocket silk. and, on occasion, a great hat.
Go-to brands:
Barbour, Beretta, Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, J. Press, Paul Stuart, plus Alden, Belgian Shoes.
Would never wear:
Gray leather—neither shoes nor belts… not nothing.
Tend to splurge on:
Unstructured sports coats and cashmere, technical-textile gear and silk V-neck undershirts.
Style-wise, I’ve learned the most from:
Catalogue designers (at Paul Stuart, Ben Silver and Brooks Brothers)… plus publishing colleagues.
Can’t start the day without:
Hot shower, The Morning Call on the kitchen table, The New York Times online.
Currently reading/recently read:
Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Portable Dorothy Parker, The Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told, Hardball in the Boardroom.
Best recent dish:
Steak Frites with West Coast’s Green Flash IPA at Bell Hall, Allentown. (Except on Friday: Fish and Chips.)
Typical day’s routine:
Recently retired: Community service anchors fly-fishing, golf and mowing the lawn.
Tim Statler, 44
Co-ownerTimothy Richard Fine Jewelry
Personal style in three words:
Casual, classic & bold.
Style icon(s):
Roberto Cavalli.
Would never wear:
A sweater vest.
Most comfortable in:
Robert Graham shirt, jeans and loafers.
Best fashion advice ever received:
Always wear a great shoe on a first date; women not only judge other women’s shoes, they judge yours, too.
Must-have fashion staple:
A fitted, tailored blazer.
Go-to brand: Robert Graham, John Varvatos and Hugo Boss.
Tend to splurge on:
A great timepiece.
Go-to color palette:
Black, blue, grays, teal or green.
Style-wise, I’ve learned the most from:
Myself, my personal tastes and choices.
Can’t start the day without:
A coffee and playing with my daughter.
Currently reading/recently read:
The most recent football stats.
Best recent dish:
The Tomahawk steak at the Hamilton Kitchen & Bar.
Typical day’s routine:
Setting up the displays [at Timothy Richard Fine Jewelry], then looking through all my work for the day—what jewelry needs to be fixed or set for that week as well. Typical day is also customers coming in and keeping them with what their needs are at that time. Best thing for me is to stay organized and service our customers as best we can.
Special thanks to Fox and Finch Vintage Rentals for providing the set and props for our 2016 Men of Style shoot.
What the guys are wearing
Kevin Greene
Vitarelli jacketVan Heusen shirtJF J. Ferrar pantsAston Grey shoesBulova watchZachary Matthews Gitman Vintage shirt Raleigh Denim pants Allen Edmonds shoes Shinola watch Buckley hat Daniel Lader Hugo Boss sweater Ted Baker vest Ted Baker pants Bloomingdale’s Private Label scarf Cole Haan shoes Happy Socks Bell & Ross watch Tod’s bracelet Christian Kogler L.L. Bean jacket Merrell plaid shirt L.L. Bean corduroy pants Clarks boots Justin Odom Johnston & Murphy jacket Brooks Brothers shirt Bonobos pants Mezlan shoes Johnston & Murphy belt Tag Heuer watch Tommy John socks Tom Stoneback Beretta vest Peter Millar polo shirt Ralph Lauren shirt Orvis moleskin slacks Ralph Lauren boots Cordings hat Paul Stuart socks Robert Marc glasses Lunar sunglasses Orvis deerskin gloves Sharpe of Aberdeen bamboo fly rod Bogdan fly reel Tim Statler Express 1MX shirt Panerai watch
Photography by Elaine Zelker
