From the Stylistocrat file comes a blast from the past. Driving in this morning I realized we hadnt posted this to our new updated site as of yet. Wah-lah!!! We have to let all of our Stylistocrats know from the boardroom to the your local mall, Kwame Jackson is known around the United States.  Therefore we need a 1-on-1 interview!

In 2004 our Style Icon was named People magazines 50 Most Beautiful Persons/50 Hottest Bachelors. Now he’s showing his Stylistocratic side with his own line of ties called “Krimson by Kwame”.

Kwame began this journey into personal style when he found his specific tastes of fabrics and accessories were hard to locate in retail stores. Thus he had a frank one on one with fraternity brother and business partner Corwyn Thomas and the rest has been history.

So Stylistocrats, you can check out Kwame’s line of executive neckwear at www.krimsonbykwame.com or in Macy’s (NYC, Chicago, DC) Belks (Char. Raleigh, Atlanta). Enjoy your read guys as this is what Kwame had to say during our one on one Stylistocat by R&R local Style Icon interview.

Best Stylistocratic advice from your parents?

Iron your shirt and put on some lotion!

Who are your Style icons?

James Bond, Ralph Lauren, John Legend, David Beckham,

Describe your personal style.

Wall Street meets the runway, classic yet cool.

I build my daily look around.

How I feel and where I’m going that day. Krimson is executive neckwear not simply a tie, so it’s the piece you where to accomplish big things with an executive mindset in all you do!

Personal Style quirk

I like to mix a bold tie with a bold shirt and mute it all with a solid dark suit

Favorite designers and why?

Ralph Lauren – because his story of beginning with just ties is inspirational for Krimson and I love the elegance of his purple label line.

Most cherished item

My original Krimson neckwear run.

I feel best wearing?

A well tailored power suit, Krimson executive neckwear, and handkerchief.

The first thing I look at in another Stylistocrat’s outfit?

How well is it put together and what is the statement that it conveys.

I always break this fashion rule.

Wearing what everyone else in corporate America thinks is cool, group think on labels.

I never break this fashion rule.

Wear a tie with a shirt with a button down collar.

Never caught wearing?

Spandex

Most underrated item in menswear/womens wear?

Silk knots.

Dress to impress who?

Myself, because then the confidence exudes to all in business and personal life.

Shine your own shoes?

Nope, shoe shine at airports or in the city.

Favorite stores?

Any boutique along West Broadway in Soho NYC.

Your next “must have” purchase?

A trio of custom tailored suits to match the elegance of my Krimson neckwear.

I only buy__________ in Europe.

nothing until the exchange rate changes

I skimp when buying?

Cuff links, because I prefer silk knots which are naturally cheaper than the more ornate metal alternatives.

I splurge on?

A great pair of Italian shoes.

Favorite item of clothing

My Krimson “Paris” style neckwear

Guilty pleasure

The occasional Godiva caramel pecan bouchee!

Cologne, skincare?

Love love the classic Cool Water by Davidoff, Gucci Rush, and some great coco butter, and Glycerin soap!

Most stylish city (Milan, Paris, London, Miami, New York, other)

New York, New York

When I was high school I wore?

A lot of Tommy Hilfigers and Sports paraphernalia. Group think!

Sports?

UNC Basketball – nuff said! Go Heels.

Favorite fashion magazine?

GQ

Favorite vacation spot?

Bora Bora – most beautiful place I’ve ever been to in the world.

Best and or your favorite Resturant?

Sofrito – NYC’s best Latin restaurant.

Thanks again Kwame for gracing us with your presence!… Were looking forward to even bigger things from you in 2011!!! and as always folks…. Stay Stylistocratic!