Chatting with the menswear legend about growing up in Mississippi, building without asking for permission, what he learned under Ralph Lauren, and why hospitality matters more than clothing.
Recently met Sid at the flagship store in Atlanta, when working with a veteran sales person there - Randall. Sid validated everything he said in the article. He took the time to get to know me and my fashion interests - he quickly found out I go to OConnells in Buffalo (one of the last true great classic clothing stores in the US). I spent a few hours there working on rebooting my whole wardrobe approach post Covid. I work from home 1/2 time but I have a “get up, dress up, show up”policy which I need at 55. I’m not getting shit done in a hoodie except for cutting the grass or cleaning the grill. Having Randall and Sid in my corner has helped keep me focused and get through the day. It’s also helped me feel confident and win some negotiations and presentations in person as the best dressed person in the room many times. I feel like Bond in my Kincaid #3s every time. Thanks for the great interview I really enjoyed it.
Recently met Sid at the flagship store in Atlanta, when working with a veteran sales person there - Randall. Sid validated everything he said in the article. He took the time to get to know me and my fashion interests - he quickly found out I go to OConnells in Buffalo (one of the last true great classic clothing stores in the US). I spent a few hours there working on rebooting my whole wardrobe approach post Covid. I work from home 1/2 time but I have a “get up, dress up, show up”policy which I need at 55. I’m not getting shit done in a hoodie except for cutting the grass or cleaning the grill. Having Randall and Sid in my corner has helped keep me focused and get through the day. It’s also helped me feel confident and win some negotiations and presentations in person as the best dressed person in the room many times. I feel like Bond in my Kincaid #3s every time. Thanks for the great interview I really enjoyed it.
Well done 👏
thank you fam!
This interview was so good! I didn’t realize quite how influential Sid was even before the store in Atlanta
thanks! oh yea, he's a real legend in this world
Such a cool guy
the homie
Brilliant interview!!!
thanks family!!
Compelling!
thanks
The Nashville store is really something special. Great interview!
didn't have a chance to go!
That's crazy! haha