Trendsetter: Michael Fuller
Hospitality developer, operator and consultant
Your personal style? Straightforward and classic.
What’s the biggest fashion mistake most men make? Too many accessories. One bracelet or simple necklace goes a long way. We all love Mr. T, but that was the ’80s.
What clothing item would you love to see make a comeback? Short suits. Perfect for Las Vegas summers.
If you could pick your favorite designer and cook a meal for him or her, who would it be? I’m not really a designer groupie. I don’t deify many people except really the Gandhis of the world. I’ve admired many people for their contributions to society or careers that impacted and changed industries, and I do appreciate swagger. I dig personal style. Fashion is a tool used to express personal style to me. So who has great personal style that I would want to cook for? Lenny Kravitz, Daniel Craig or Justin Timberlake.
Where do you weigh in on the great men’s shirt debate: tucked or untucked? There’s a time and place for everything. It’s the cut of the shirt that dictates tucked or untucked. You shouldn’t wear a proper full-sleeve collared shirt designed for a suit untucked. There are specific cuts in long-sleeve collared shirts designed to be worn out and even with their sleeves rolled up. Know the difference. I would say the only exception is if you’re overweight and feel more comfortable with it out. Big guys stuffing themselves into tight pants and shirts is not a good look.
What’s your best tip for men when shopping for summer clothing? Keep it to the basics. Solid light color for a shirt or short and give a little color with the other item. One small accessory like a leather bracelet. Don’t go print on print unless you know what you’re doing and being very intentional.
What are your tips for guys to spice up their looks with accessories this season? The bracelet goes a long way for me. Whether it’s a digital tracking your information or leather or metal, it gives just a hint that you’re paying attention to your style, but you aren’t going overboard and being “metro.”
What should a man never leave the house without? Breath mints, a pen, and a business card.
Five things I can't live without
Iansai hook leather bracelet, $68, Neiman Marcus in the Fashion Show Mall
Scotch & Soda classic stretch V-Neck tee, $39,
Scotch & Soda in the Fashion Show Mall
VMODA XS foldable headphones, $212, Best Buy and vmoda.com
Paul Smith blue “Cosway” sunglasses, $389, Paul Smith in The Shops at Crystals
Original Penguin mesh ESPY sneakers, $100, Original Penguin in the Fashion Show Mall and Miracle Mile Shops