These gents have style in spades. A closer look reveals the personalities behind all that panache.
ARMY SADEGHI
You’ve most likely spotted Army Sadeghi while enjoying a signature sip at Clarkwood, which he owns with his wife, Mason. He is currently working to open a new spot in Montrose called Melrose. Odds are, this gent is looking dapper—wherever he goes.
Army Sadeghi is behind some of Houston’s top spots for cocktailing.
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… REFINED, EFFORTLESS, AND MINIMAL.
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… MICHAEL AMIRI, NOT JUST FOR HIS FASHION BUT ALSO FOR HIS STORY. AS A FELLOW PERSIAN, I RESONATE WITH HIS JOURNEY OF TURNING A PASSION INTO A GLOBAL BRAND WHILE STAYING TRUE TO HIS ROOTS.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… IN THE EVENING, I GO FOR TOM FORD’S PRIVATE COLLECTION. MY GO-TO IS TOM FORD’S TOBACCO VANILLE—RICH, WARM, AND WITH A MIX OF SWEET TOBACCO AND SPICE THAT FEELS RIGHT FOR NIGHT OR TOM FORD TUSCAN LEATHER. DURING THE DAY, I’VE BEEN INTO BOND NO. 9 LAFAYETTE STREET.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT… THE RIGHT ATTITUDE—IT’S THE ACCESSORY THAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE.
CURRENTLY BINGING. . . ANTHONY BOURDAIN: PARTS UNKNOWN. BOURDAIN’S APPROACH TO FOOD, TRAVEL, AND STORYTELLING IS UNMATCHED.
GO-TO SPOT IN HOUSTON… TURNER’S CUT FOR DINNER WHEN I’M IN THE MOOD FOR SOMETHING TOP-TIER, CLARKWOOD FOR THE PERFECT NIGHTCAP AND VIBE, AND SOON ENOUGH, MELROSE WILL DEFINITELY BE I N THE ROTATION.
SANDRO KERSELIDZE
Constantly on the move from Houston to Miami, Sandro Kerselidze is the founder and CCO of Artechouse, a digital art space that recently made its grand debut. The organization, to date, has produced nearly 40 blockbuster immersive art shows, and with this creative tour-de-force at the helm, the future ahead is looking bright.
Sandro Kereselidze is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of ARTECHOUSE, where he serves as both visionary and leading contemporary media art director.
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… COMFORTABLE FASHION FORWARD
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… RALPH LAUREN
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I WILL BE WEARING MOST IS… HEAVYWEIGHT LINEN PANTS WITH A CASHMERE TOP AND SUEDE SHOES.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS… IT DEPENDS. I F I ’M HOME THEN SHORTS AND SWEATSHIRT OR TEE, AND I F I ’M TRAVELING, THEN ARTECHOUSE MERCH
MY SIGNATURE EVENING LOOK IS… IF I ’M TRAVELING, ALL BLACK. I F NOT, SOMETHING IN THE THEME TO MATCH MY CLASSIC 1954 CORVETTE.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… BREEZE OF OCEAN AND BEACH
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY… MY GRANDFATHER’S WATCH
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT… THE RIGHT SHOES
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, I WOULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF… GO EXERCISE, KEEP ON EDUCATING YOURSELF AND SAVE SOME MONEY.
GO-TO SPOT IN HOUSTON… DA GAMA
ERIK SVIATCHENKO
Whether he’s leading the charge as #28 for Houston Dynamo FC or spotted around town in a punchy ensemble, Sviatchenko shines on and off the field. This “footballer” also co-founded Just a Few Works, a contemporary studio on a mission to increase mental health through art.
Sviatchenko plays defense for Houston Dynamo FC.
THE THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY SENSE OF STYLE ARE… A MODERN CLASSICIST!
MY ULTIMATE STYLE ICON IS… SERGEI SVIATCHENKO, MY DEAR FATHER.
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS… A CLASSIC WIDE-FIT CHINO PANTS WITH A WHITE SHIRT, A NICE OVER SHIRT AND A PAIR OF NICE PENNY LOAFERS.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… COMME DES GARÇONS’ 2 MEN. IT’S POWERFUL I N ITS COMBINATIONS OF CLASSIC, EARTHY BASE NOTES – THINK VETIVER, MAHOGANY AND LEATHER – WITH EXOTIC ACCENTS OF KUMQUAT, MINT AND SAFFRON. SMOKY OVERTONES AND A CENTER OF SWEET NUTMEG.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT… MY RINGS. THAT INCLUDES MY WEDDING RING AND BLACK ONYX FAMILY RING THAT MY FATHER GAVE ME WHEN I TURNED 21 . ALSO, MY GREEN MARBLE RING THAT MY WIFE GAVE ME. I HAVE A GOOD SELECTION OF RINGS THAT I MIX INTO MY ATTIRE.
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, I WOULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF… TO KEEP BEING POSITIVE, AS IT PAYS OFF ON MANY OCCASIONS, I WOULD ALSO TELL MY YOUNGER SELF TO CREATE A MINDSET THAT’S ALWAYS THINKING FORWARD AND SEEING OPPORTUNITIES INSTEAD OF LIMITATIONS.
GO-TO SPOT IN HOUSTON… I LOVE TINY CHAMPIONS FOR THEIR PIZZA AND PASTA. TINY BOXWOOD IS OUR GO-TO PLACE WITH THE FAMILY.
BENJAMIN BERG
Restaurateur Benjamin Berg leads the charge for the buzzy culinary group Berg Hospitality, which hosts some of the hottest spots around town. This gourmand serves up his signature style on and off the plate.
Berg Hospitality Group has officially announced the opening of their newest concept, Buttermilk Baby, at M-K-T Heights.
THIS FALL, THE LOOK I WILL BE WEARING MOST IS… JEANS, LONG SLEEVE CREW NECK AND LEATHER JACKET
MY SIGNATURE DAY LOOK IS… VUORI T-SHIRT WITH BLUE JEANS OR LIGHTER COLORS WITH A SPORTS COAT.
MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS… TOM FORD OUD WOOD
THE MOST TREASURED PIECE IN MY WARDROBE IS MY… A PAIR OF PRADA BOOTS. I WORE THESE EVERY DAY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF MY FIRST RESTAURANT-B&B BUTCHERS.
NO OUTFIT IS COMPLETE WITHOUT… A SIGNATURE BENNY CHOWS DUMPLING HAT!
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME, I WOULD TELL MY YOUNGER SELF… SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY.
CURRENTLY STREAMING… BLACK CROWES… ZACK BRYAN… SABRINA CARPENTER… OTIS REDDING. . . COLT 45
CURRENTLY BINGING… RE-WATCHING THE SOPRANOS
GO-TO SPOT IN HOUSTON… BUTTERMILK BABY FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, TURNERS CUT AND PRIME 131 FOR DINNER, CLARKWOOD FOR LATE NIGHT
Photography by: From top: PHOTO BY ALEX MONTOYA; PHOTO BY ALYONA VOGELMANN; PHOTO BY THOMAS KING; PHOTO BY ALEX MONTOYA
