We Asked 14 Tastemakers What They’re Wearing in 2025

“It’s funny, because I’ve been gravitating towards the sentiments of the brand that I work at. I’ve been a big fan of Hedi Slimane for a while, from Dior Homme to Saint Laurent to Celine. I tend to listen some of the same music he does and read some of the same books. I think with Hedi’s departure, I’ve felt nostalgia for his time at the brand and have been wearing and enjoying some of his greatest hits in terms of leather jackets. Jeans, boots, and a leather jacket are the uniform I’ve been putting on before going into work.”

Saint Laurent Slim-Fit Leather Biker Jacket

Lemaire Double-Pleated Pants

Thursday Boot Company Commander Boots

Chris Rucker

Principal, TwoSixTwoOne Group

Chris wears a Hymne cap, Savant Studios jacket and cardigan, Willy Chavarria T-Shirt, Bareknuckles jeans, Birkenstock shoes, custom bag, and The Brooklyn Circus x Randolph glasses.

“I have two young boys, so there’s always a ‘dad’ element in what I wear these days, whether it’s my hat, some Birkenstocks, or a beat up jacket. Hard to have many precious things when at any given moment someone could be loose in your closet with hands covered in french fry oil.”

Randolph x The Brooklyn Circus P-51 Glasses

Birkenstock Boston Soft-Footbed Clog

Gustav Emil Loft

PR Manager, NN07

Gustav wears an NN07 leather jacket, Tres Bien shirt, NN07 waffle knit, vintage pants, Omega watch, vintage jewelry, and NN07 x Fracap cowhide boots.

“I find that a comfortable outfit for me is knowing that I won’t be underdressed no matter what I find myself doing. With that being said, I wear a whole lot of black, dark gray, and brown, but I love to mix those in with a standout pieces in brighter colors and jewelry that elevates the outfit and ties it all back together. On an everyday basis, I don’t want to struggle to put together an outfit, so dressing quite simple and having those small, standout details lets me not have to get up early just to put something together.”

NN07 Florian 8254 Leather Jacket

Omega Speedmaster Racing Automatic Chronograph

NN07 x Fracap Handcrafted Boots

Byron Fredericks

Creative Director and Artist

Byron wears a Dries Van Noten coat, Acne Studios wool sweater, California Arts T-shirt, JW Anderson jeans, Our Legacy Camion mules, Bottega Veneta key ring, Cartier Love Ring, David Yurman Madison bracelet, and New Era hat.

“In New York, layering is the key to building a look that you can feel put together, practical, and cool no matter what room you’re in. On any given day I’ll bounce between my office in Dumbo, my painting studio or a photo studio in Williamsburg, and cocktails in SoHo with my girlfriend, so I need my looks to transition with me throughout the day. This is also the secret to finding the sweet spot between looks that hit on both comfort and confidence. Finish it off with your go-to jewelry or an accessory, and you’re good to go.”

JW Anderson Twisted Workwear Denim Jeans

David Yurman Madison Chain Bracelet

Bottega Veneta Andiamo Key Ring

Zweli “Z” Campbell

Manager & Doorman, Joyface

Z wears a vintage jacket, Le Laboureur chore coat, Every Other Thursday hat, Naked & Famous jeans, and Paraboot x Polo shoes.

“What I wear to work depends entirely on my mood—and how I’ll look in a Yelp review. My style pulls from Japanese streetwear, classic Americana, and French workwear, anchored by a few key basics and always a hat. Being at the door all night, I set the tone—the deciding factor on who ‘gets to’ get in often hinges on their personal style.”

Le Laboureur Chore Jacket

Naked & Famous Denim Super Guy Jeans

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Polo Ralph Lauren Jett Suede Moc-Toe Loafers

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Saad Amer

Climate Activist, United Nations Consultant, Founder of Justice Environment

Saad wears a secondhand Acne Studios suit, vintage Dior tie, vintage Burberry shirt, Shiffon Co. rings, UN Women HeForShe pin, UN Sustainable Development Goal pin by Swarovski, and Style x Ethics Pin by Sustainable Fashion nonprofit, Remake.

“I’m a climate activist. I need a wardrobe that works for a UN global talk on climate justice, corporate board meeting on environmental and social governance, or a march on the street. Most of what I wear is vintage or secondhand. Right now, there are enough clothes on the planet to outfit the next six generations. The fashion industry produces an enormous amount of waste and carbon emissions, and as a consumer I do what I can to dress sustainably. I seek pieces that will endure in both quality and aesthetic.”

Acne Studios Single-Breasted Blazer

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Burberry Stretch Cotton Shirt

Christopher Gove

Founder, Percival

Christopher wears a wool jacquard Percival fleece, ecru twill Percival trousers, and Sebago Campside suede shoes.

“My go-to is weather-relevant, and always obsessed with more timeless silhouettes. It’s bleak in London right now, so I went for light pants and suede loafers to keep it wearable, but positive.”

Percival Anderson Tetris Jacket

Percival 5 Pocket Twill Trousers

Sebago Admiral Suede Shoes

Sameer Sadhu

SVP, A&R

Sameer wears a cashmere Stoffa polo, vintage Levi’s orange tab jeans, Alden tassel loafers, Pronius bracelet, and Castro Smith ring.

“This the New York millennial uniform. Being basic is okay. I tend to dress monochromatically on most days. It’s the quickest—and most of wardrobe my is just shades of black, brown, and navy.”

Todd Snyder Nomad Cashmere Polo

Levi’s 514 Straight Fit Jeans

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Alden Cordovan Tassel Loafer

Tyler Joe

Photographer

Tyler wears a Wynn F1 cap, Mercedes AMG F1 long sleeve polo, Mannahatta studded belt, Pokémon & Dragon Ball Z keychains, Our Legacy jeans, and Hereu loafers.

“I normally wear variations of the same thing everyday, especially when shooting. Usually it’s jeans, a T-shirt, loafers, and a good belt. When I arrived in Vegas for F1, I was staying at the Wynn and they had merch with the F1 branding as they were sponsors—I’m all about merch, so I sported the hat. It was also way colder in Vegas than I had anticipated and needed a long sleeve, so I picked up the Mercedes team polo.”

Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Polo

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Our Legacy Third Cut Jeans

Hereu Sineu Loafers

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Michael B. Dougherty

Writer & Brand Consultant

Michael wears a Uniqlo jacket, Mr P. pants, and New Balance 2002 sneakers.

“My work doesn’t require many office appearances these days, but I still like to get out of my sweats now and then. When I do, I reach for pieces that provide the same level of comfort but with a degree of polish, like wide wale, straight leg cords, a relaxed knit jacket, and some New Balance 2002Rs.”

Uniqlo Lambswool Knitted Jacket

Mr P. Straight-Leg Cotton-Corduroy Trousers

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Anthony Brooks

Founder, A Brooks Consulting

Anthony wears a Winnie New York jacket, Uniqlo tank top, Vettese jeans, Miansai jewelry, and Blackstock & Weber loafers.

“My go-to fit is a pair of loose fitting pants, but nothing overly baggy or trendy, with a white tank or tee accompanied by a layering piece—usually a sweater or light jacket. I always pair this with simple jewelry and a Yankee fitted cap. I would consider these my current wardrobe staples. Since I represent designers, it’s cool that I’m able to feature at least one piece from a client. It’s also an effortless way to add them into conversations.”

Miansai Kato Onyx Bracelet

Blackstock & Weber Mason Horse Bit Loafers

David Graver

Managing Editor, Surface Magazine

David wears an Éclectic suit jacket, Sandro shirt, Banana Republic pants, Nice Laundry socks, Shoe Surgeon sneakers, Oliver Peoples glasses, and Accutron Legacy watch.

“I’m very much a personal uniform person. I always wear black jeans, a collared shirt, and a suit jacket to the office. My personality tends to poke out in the cut, color, pattern, or texture of those pieces; sometimes I wear a brooch. I also pay close attention to the details most people only catch briefly: I almost exclusively wear monogrammed, chevron-patterned socks from Nice Laundry. It’s just one of my things. I also wear a watch every day, most often a mechanical one from Accutron, Nomos, or Shinola. My husband, family, and friends all contributed to a Reverso for my fortieth birthday that I can’t wait to integrate into my repertoire. I try to switch watches every day, and fragrances! For footwear, I stick to dressier sneakers like the DBB1 from Lanvin. Being married to a Frenchman means I have a high concentration of clothing from French brands, too.”

Banana Republic Slim Traveler Pant 2.0

Nice Laundry Monogrammed Socks

Brendan McElroy

Owner, St. Dymphna’s & Gonzo’s

Brendan wears a vintage jacket, Theory button-up, Theory pants, and Hugo Boss sneakers.

“I like wearing this sukajan jacket because it’s lightweight, and the embroidery elevates whatever I’m wearing. Between the bar and the studio, I tend to wear things with a little bit of versatility, so I’m always ready for whatever comes my way.”

Theory Sylvain Shirt

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Theory Zaine Pant

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Hugo Kilian Mix Material Tennis Sneakers

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Ashwin Deshmukh

Co-founder, Jean’s

Ashwin wears a vintage jacket, Dickies pants, and Zegna Triple Stitch shoes.

“The jacket is a gift from a very special person, thrifted in a Paris flea market. That’s the best way to carry through the day. Sometimes baristas think the tag is my name. All of my work shirts are ’90s and early aughts eBay finds. Brioni, Gitman Vintage. Lorenzini is the best one—no one knows about. The shoes are Zegna Triple Stich, the perfect work shoe and the best airport shoe ever. I keep meeting industry people who are obsessed and wearing it.”

Dickies Unlined Eisenhower Jacket

Dickies Original 874 Work Pants

Zegna Triple Stitch Deerskin Leather Sneakers