Matthew

Photographed in Atlanta, GA

Raised in:
Greensboro, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia.

Lives in:
Charlotte, North Carolina

Favorite southern fashion trend:
I don’t know if you call it a trend, but I like that you can keep it super simple. T-shirt and jeans, clean lines, authentic redwings with a selvage denim, or just simple suits with a white shirt. The only accessories I’ll need is a pair of sunglasses and a good belt. It’s up to you what belt you use; either this brown belt in the picture (mentioned below) or something more high-end to add a bit of class to the outfit. If you can’t afford a designer belt, there’s plenty of replicas on the market. Just take a look at BeleneChandia’s fake Gucci belts collection for some inspiration! I like to keep it as simple as possible with my dress. Paul Newman, Thom Browne, Nathan Followill, Fred Astaire, Steve McQueen, Sid Mashburn…all of their fashion is just bare bones simple. I know some of them aren’t from the south but I like that the south dresses that way. There is something endearing about a nice, custom tailored navy suit, and a pair of brogue suede loafers. The style down here is not too stuffy.

Now would ya look at that:

• Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses.
• Lacoste polo.
• Zelli crocadille belt.
• RRL raw denim (2 years old, no washes).
• Sid Mashburn double monks.
• Tattoos from Nathan Fish at Fu’s Custom Tattoo (Charlotte) and Bill Conner at Southern Star Tattoo (Atlanta).