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Pascal Gentil is a two-time Olympic Bronze Medalist and former European Champion in Tae Kwan Do. Today he splits his life as a business consultant and public personality.

As such, he not only looks for clothes that fit his svelte body of nearly two meters, but he also looks for a certain elegance and individualism befitting someone of his accomplishments and public profile.

He privileges leather made clothes by French couturier, Jean-Claude Jitrois. When it comes to suits, only custom made one from Daniel Hechter, Armand Basi and Francesco Smalto live up to his tough standards. He particularly likes Basi suits for his business engagements. And on the weekends, he is a regular jeans wearing man.

He says that clothes should be relaxed and fashionable yet appropriate for each occasion. They should also be flexible and easy to match with other brands. He says that for footwear, he prefers JW Weston and Salvador Feragamo.

Patrick Riley, Award Winning Multi-Journalist, Television Host & Producer

From a solid career foundation in local TV news to current, on-going freelance projects in New York City, Patrick L. Riley is one of New York’s hottest talents. His credentials as a producer are impressive: Good Morning Atlanta, Rivera Live! Today he collaborations heavily with NBC, BET, I-STYLE TV.COM, CROSSWALKS TV, LEVI'S, and HBO.

As a freelance field, certain assignments have placed him across from President Bill Clinton, Quincy Jones, Bill Cosby, Mary Tyler Moore, Penelope Cruz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Dr. Maya Angelou, Chris Rock, Beyonce, P. Diddy, Alicia Keys, Moby, Luther Vandross, etc. And for HBO, he has interviewed the like of Michael Douglas, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Morgane Freeman, etc.

With that said, it is clear that fashion and appearance are important to Riley. He wears Kenneth Cole (head-to-toe); Donna Karan; Amani and Rene Lezard --- all of whom offer simple and classic pieces that work in many ways. Riley also throws in some “look-for-less” pieces from THE GAP and H&M. He also wears lesser known designers who do great work such as Moshood and Belasse.

In TV, Riley must look authoritative, but have the freedom to display it with colour, flamboyance and pizzazz without being a distraction. So, on any given day, you may see him wearing a sports coat or suit jacket by Rene Lezard or Donna Karan, but beneath it a crisp, white Emmanuelle Ungaro tuxedo shirt or perhaps a fitted and ribbed-turtleneck with geometric designs from GAP, H&M, Armani or Kenneth Cole.

“For the weekend, I love to be comfortable, but still stylish. Moshood has a line of T-shirts and patchwork-pants (drawstring) that accommodate that dichotomy”, says Riley. “Also, in the summer, tanks from H&M and GAP keep me going. In the winter, simple turtlenecks from H&M and GAP accent a leather jacket and some jeans just fine. And those Kenneth Cole jeans and sneakers go with me through the week and on the weekend.”

Riley is free with good advice for men with their own fashion needs. He says, “ I think it’s important for men on the rise in the business world to know the rules and be prepared to play them. One should be armored with a black/blue suit; crisp, white shirt; pressed tie; solid belt; shined shoes; etc.). That said, I think it’s important for men on the rise to simultaneously know themselves and where their spirit is going. And from there, they might find creative ways to express that in their wardrobe. My business, of course, allows for that expression.”

Philippe Paquin, Public Relations & Events Planning

As C.E.O. of Spirit Communications, Philippe Paquin understands the importance of appearance. He is a man of style and that shows at every public engagement where one may find him. When on the scene at important events and socials, Philippe opts for the male sophistication and power that only a Mugler suit can offer men. He also likes the comfort and elegance of Armani.

As Philippe is no longer a teenager, he feels that men should also take into account age, but not be limited by it. Clothes make the man, but it is the man who wears the clothes. He likes suits that help to show off his shoulders.

Philippe believes that every man should set a budget aside to offer himself a really nice dark suit for fall which may be worn for dinner. He says that a lighter suit can be dressed up or down for wear in the summer months.

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