By The Editors
HQ 39 | SUMMER 2000
Like many of the players on his team, Marshall University Head Basketball Coach Greg White has to suit up before every game. But White, described by friends as a true “clothes horse,” probably enjoys the process more than most. Sifting through his large closet, he has a variety of fine garments from which to choose. On this particular day, he reaches for a three-button, black and white pinstripe suit handmade in Italy by Mosso S. Maria. He then selects a white shirt from Parazino’s and an elegant silk tie by Novia that matches his suit fabric perfectly. Finally, he slips on a pair of alligator skin shoes by DEE before strapping on a silver timepiece by renowned Swiss watchmaker Rado. As he leaves his home and heads for the arena, he is confident with his game plan and his appearance. As they used to say in the good ol” days, he looks ‘smart.”
Greg White isn’t alone. There are a number of discriminating male dressers in the Huntington region who always look their best. They are respected for their good taste and sense of style. But who are among Huntington’s elite? Who are the 10 best dressed men in the community? To answer these questions, the editors at HQ spent several weeks polling people throughout the region including leading retailers, tailors, business professionals and, of course, an array of women. When the dust had finally settled, the following 10 names topped our informal survey of Huntington’s sharpest dressers. Are these gentleman the definitive group of Huntington’s best dressed? Well, that’s for you to decide …
If there’s one thing the 10 men on our list have in common, it’s knowing where to find quality apparel.
Jeweler Kirk Dodrill and Financial Consultant John Dorsey, for example, begin their shopping efforts in Huntington at George H. Wright’s. Both enjoy the large selection of renowned brands including Hickey Freeman, Samuelsohnm, Hart Shaffner & Marx and Tallia.
Others on our list also shop in the region but extend their search for fine clothing to other cities around the country. Dr. Richard Ansinelli is a frequent customer of Wright’s, but also enjoys perusing departments stores in New York and San Francisco. Meanwhile, Richard Blenko, president of Blenko Glass, travels as far as New York and London to sample the selection at Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrod’s and Nordstrom’s.
While Blenko is shopping abroad, attorney Marc Williams enjoys shopping in his office. A loyal customer of Tom James, Williams has the luxury of picking out fabrics and being fitted for custom-made suits and shirts by sales executives who call on him at his place of work.
Some of the men on our list are traditional in their tastes, others are more contemporary. Insurance Broker Brian Byard is widely-regarded as one of Huntington’s leading fashion plates. Byard prefers the look and feel of such famed designers as Ermenegildo Zegna, Armani, Hugo Boss and Versace. Attorney Dwight Staples also prefers the latest fashions which include bold colors and four and five-button suits.
The gentlemen who made our first-ever “10 Best Dressed” list have styles as varied as their backgrounds. Despite their individuality, they possess that elusive talent of knowing what looks best on them. And, after all, everyone knows that it’s better to look good than to feel good, darling.
KIRK DODRILL OWNER OF T.K. DODRILL JEWELERS
Hobbies include work, work, work.
Shops at George H. Wright’s – Huntington, New York City and Asheville, NC. Custom-made, double-breasted suit by Hart Schaffner & Marx. Shirt by MacClure. Tie by Robert Talbott. Belt by Trafalgar. Shoes by Allen Edmonds, Caribbean collection. Watch by Daniel Mink Switzerland, Intrinsic collection.
RICHARD D. BLENKO OWNER & PRESIDENT, BLENKO GLASS
Hobbies include international travel, foreign films, vintage sports car racing, English mysteries and fine food & drink.
Shops at Lord & Taylor – New York, Harrod’s – London, as well as Nordstrom’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Black double-breasted tuxedo by Lord & Taylor. Tuxedo shirt by Armani. Black tie by Saks Fifth Avenue. Shoes by Cervani-Italy. Watch by Elgin, Lord Elgin model, 1939.
DAN EGNOR ATTORNEY AT LAW
Hobbies include Marshall athletics, travel and golf.
Shops at Bergdorf Goodman – New York, Schwabe May – Charleston. Two-button suit by Oxford Clothes. Shirt by Mondo di Marco. Tie by Armani. Belt by Lidi Bracciand. Shoes by Allen Edmonds. Watch by Movado.
RICHARD ANSINELLI INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST
Hobbies include fishing, jogging, cooking and travel.
Shops at George H. Wright’s – Huntington, Bullock & Jones – San Francisco, Salvatore Ferragamo – New York. Three-button suit by Samuelsohn. Custom-made shirt by Gitman Brothers. Tie by Villa Bolgheri. Belt by Bullock & Jones. Shoes by Cole-Haan. Watch by Jaeger Le Coutre.
DWIGHT J. STAPLES PARTNER HENDERSON, HENDERSON & STAPLES, L.C.
Hobbies include travel, tennis and daughters.
Shops at Dino’s & Rags – Cincinnati and places of travel. Five-button suit by Zanetti. Fitted cotton shirt by Geoffrey Beene. Hand-woven silk tie and handkerchief by Naboth. Black alligator and ostrich shoes by David Eden. Watch by Raymond Weil.
MARC E. WILLIAMS PARTNER HUDDLESTON, BOLEN, BEATTY, PORTER & COPEN
Hobbies include spending time with my son, Civil War history, golf, computers and MU sports. Shops at Tom James, Brooks Brothers, Paul Frederick, Ralph Lauren. Two-button custom-made suit by Tom James. Custom-made French cuff shirt by Tom James. Tie by Tommy Hilfiger. Silk braces and silver cufflinks by Brooks Brothers. Shoes by Johnston & Murphy. Watch by Daniel Mink Switzerland, Intrinsic collection.
BRIAN L. BYARD INSURANCE BROKER, RETIREMENT SPECIALIST
Hobbies include golf, travel, concerts and four year old son. Shops at George H. Wright’s – Huntington, Saks Fifth Avenue – Cincinnati, Christian St. John – Columbus, B.W. Wallace – Atlanta, as well as Armani, Zegna, Hugo Boss and Versace. Double-breasted tuxedo by Ermenegildo Zegna. Tuxedo shirt by Saks Fifth Avenue. Black silk tie by Armani. Shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo. Watch by Rolex.
GEORGE C. LAMBROS RETIRED, FORMER OWNER LAMBROS & SONS
Hobbies include tennis, golf and fundraising.
Shops at F.R. Tripler & Co. – New York and Bachrach. Double-breasted suit by Oscar de la Renta. Fitted shirt by Geoffrey Beene. Silk tie by Perry Ellis. Shoes and belt by Johnston & Murphy. Solid gold watch by Corum.
GREGORY WHITE MARSHALL UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH
Hobbies include jogging, racquetball and reading.
Shops at George H. Wright’s – Huntington, Kelley’s Mens Shop – Charleston, Paranzino’s – Charleston, as well as New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Handmade three-button Italian suit by Mosso S. Maria. Shirt by Paranzino’s. Tie by Novia. Belt by Novia. Alligator skin shoes by DEE. Watch by Rado.
JOHN N. DORSEY FINANCIAL CONSULTANT & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SALOMON SMITH BARNEY
Hobbies include golf, MU athletics, Boy Scouts and church.
Shops at George H. Wright’s – Huntington and Jos. A. Bank. Two-button suit by Tallia. Fitted tab collar shirt by Gitman Brothers. Silk tie by DKNY. Shoes by Cole-Haan. Watch by Gucci.
ROBERT “CHIP” SWEENEY, III TODDLER
Hobbies include pulling dog’s ears, reading books, running, Matchbox cars, puzzles, swinging, Gro to Pro basketball, walks in the park and music.
Shops at City Kids – Huntington, Pumpkin Patch – Ceredo, Stars-n-Stripes – Ashland as well as Baby Gap, Lazarus, Wooden Soldier Catalog and CWD Catalog. Shorts, shirt and sweater vest by Kitestrings. Shoes by Stride Rite.
