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“At the age of six,” Hill says, “I picked out my grandmother’s outfits for church, my sister’s clothes for school and my mom’s clothes for her nights on the town.” Surprisingly, though, Hill’s training was not in the fashion industry but in the US Air Force—he served four years before moving here in 2000, which may explain his taste for militaristic attire. Hill took a job in retail and racked up a roster of VIP clients with lightning speed. Now, he regularly plays dress-up with SF’s society-page inner circle. Sorry, he’s not naming names.
Who is your style idol?
It can be difficult for a man to pull off high fashion without looking like he’s in drag or wearing a costume. Zac Posen can sport a pair of jeans, a Seinfeld-ish ruffly shirt, top it all off with a fitted brocade blazer and wear it with confidence. You gotta admire a dude who can show up to a party in an ensemble like that and work a room.
What is your most embarrassing moment in fashion?
I showed up to the opening party for the St. John boutique wearing black trousers and a long-sleeved white shirt with a black tie. I was dressed exactly like the catering staff.
What is your favorite purchase of all time?
My Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez King watch. I have absolutely no buyer’s remorse.
What’s the best fashion advice you ever received?
“Take out that earring and never wear it again in your life.”
What is your fashion pet peeve?
I have a bunch. Low-rise jeans with midriff-baring tops—it’s vulgar on any body type. Wearing flip-flops when you’re nowhere near a bathtub, pool or beach, and mules with skirts or dresses—save them for your pants, ladies.
How would you describe your personal fashion sense?
Two drops Billy Dee Williams, three drops Lenny Kravitz and about a tablespoon of André Leon Talley.
“At the age of six,” Hill says, “I picked out my grandmother’s outfits for church, my sister’s clothes for school and my mom’s clothes for her nights on the town.” Surprisingly, though, Hill’s training was not in the fashion industry but in the US Air Force—he served four years before moving here in 2000, which may explain his taste for militaristic attire. Hill took a job in retail and racked up a roster of VIP clients with lightning speed. Now, he regularly plays dress-up with SF’s society-page inner circle. Sorry, he’s not naming names.
Who is your style idol?
It can be difficult for a man to pull off high fashion without looking like he’s in drag or wearing a costume. Zac Posen can sport a pair of jeans, a Seinfeld-ish ruffly shirt, top it all off with a fitted brocade blazer and wear it with confidence. You gotta admire a dude who can show up to a party in an ensemble like that and work a room.
What is your most embarrassing moment in fashion?
I showed up to the opening party for the St. John boutique wearing black trousers and a long-sleeved white shirt with a black tie. I was dressed exactly like the catering staff.
What is your favorite purchase of all time?
My Franck Muller Conquistador Cortez King watch. I have absolutely no buyer’s remorse.
What’s the best fashion advice you ever received?
“Take out that earring and never wear it again in your life.”
What is your fashion pet peeve?
I have a bunch. Low-rise jeans with midriff-baring tops—it’s vulgar on any body type. Wearing flip-flops when you’re nowhere near a bathtub, pool or beach, and mules with skirts or dresses—save them for your pants, ladies.
How would you describe your personal fashion sense?
Two drops Billy Dee Williams, three drops Lenny Kravitz and about a tablespoon of André Leon Talley.
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