12 » OpenRoad Driver
Vivian Zalkow did my interview for YPO
back in 2007 when I first joined. My family
has chosen to focus on supporting the BC
Children's Hospital. I had spent some time
there as a child, and I remember how safe
and comfortable the staff had made me
feel. When we were able, my wife and I set
up an endowment there.
How do you describe your style?
Experimental. Or, whatever my wife puts
together for me! Honestly, I dislike going
to stores and shopping. I really enjoy being
presented with an outfit and just trying it. I
recently started experimenting with Trunk
Club, which sends me a trunk of clothing
every few months and I try it on, keep and
pay for what I like, and then send the rest
back. I last about twelve minutes in a retail
store, so this outsourcing of the shopping
process is a huge time and energy saver for
me.
What is your go-to outfit?
My absolute favourite go-to outfit is a
loungewear set that I’ve been buying off
Nordstrom online for the last five years or
so. It’s black cotton pants and a long-sleeve
black cotton shirt. You could call them
pyjamas, but it’s a ritual that my father
used to follow. He would come home after
work and change into his casual wear and
lounge shoes. It’s the ritual of physically
removing whatever happened during that
day and changing into the family clothes;
transporting yourself, unwinding, having
dinner and conversation together with
your family and friends. Many of my good
friends have seen me in my loungewear if
they have visited during dinner.
The second go-to outfit for a night out
would be some low-cut boots, some stiff
denim pants, a button-down shirt with
vest and a sport coat. I was actually out the
other night and had a vest on and a friend
of mine said, “The vest is your go-to, hey?”
So I guess that’s it!
What role do accessories play in
your wardrobe?
Well, I recently started wearing pocket
squares and I have to admit that I can’t
believe I waited this long. The suit pocket
was made for something, right? I’d say
Interlaced patterns deliver an eternally powerful ensemble. A
navy blue three-piece suit by Hugo Boss feels timeless and lavish,
complemented by blue two-tone polka dot socks for textural
colour and fun. Traditional black leather oxfords are hand-made
in Italy by Hugo Boss, suitable for everyday formal wear.