Fernando’s clothes have to serve multiple purposes. Perhaps he’s meeting with contractors who are helping him build out a space for a new haunt, or potential investors for a new project, or even riding his skateboard to the farmer’s market. No matter what the occasion, it has to be on point. His fashion embodies the lifestyle he wishes to convey: Fun, a bit sophisticated, but most of all utterly warm and youthful.
Your hair always looks groomed and your outfits are special. Do you put very much thought into what you wear each day?
Time-wise, no. It takes me longer to shower. I go from naked to leaving in about fifteen minutes. Amount of thoughts, yes. That extra effort allows me to ensure my costumes are suitable for everyone I meet that day. Lately, I meet with a lot of people.
How does style inform your work and your fun?
It’s pretty simple really. I like to put on clothes that I think will be in GQ, Thrasher magazine, and Complex…in about four years from now. Without sounding like a total cheeseball, I want to say that I dress uniquely because I am unique. I hope it inspires people to be unique in their own way, every day, all the time, no fear.
You’re a Toledo native who temporarily relocated to and moved back from Grand Rapids, MI. What inspired the moves?
A woman, haha! But before and after that, I had heard of Grand Rapids, Michigan in a bunch of different professional circles and how other cities were confused by its success through unconventional approaches. So I went, dug in, and brought back some cool ideas to the city I love.
We hear you have a project in the works. Care to share?
My partner and I are opening a place in the heart of the city where Toledoans of all ages that enjoy putting extra effort into their lifestyle can come eat, drink, dance, and connect with other people of like minds. We built a place that’s a departure from “easy” and into the “good.” We call that “winning” at life.
Fernando’s clothes have to serve multiple purposes. Perhaps he’s meeting with contractors who are helping him build out a space for a new haunt, or potential investors for a new project, or even riding his skateboard to the farmer’s market. No matter what the occasion, it has to be on point. His fashion embodies the lifestyle he wishes to convey: Fun, a bit sophisticated, but most of all utterly warm and youthful.
Your hair always looks groomed and your outfits are special. Do you put very much thought into what you wear each day?
Time-wise, no. It takes me longer to shower. I go from naked to leaving in about fifteen minutes. Amount of thoughts, yes. That extra effort allows me to ensure my costumes are suitable for everyone I meet that day. Lately, I meet with a lot of people.
How does style inform your work and your fun?
It’s pretty simple really. I like to put on clothes that I think will be in GQ, Thrasher magazine, and Complex…in about four years from now. Without sounding like a total cheeseball, I want to say that I dress uniquely because I am unique. I hope it inspires people to be unique in their own way, every day, all the time, no fear.
You’re a Toledo native who temporarily relocated to and moved back from Grand Rapids, MI. What inspired the moves?
A woman, haha! But before and after that, I had heard of Grand Rapids, Michigan in a bunch of different professional circles and how other cities were confused by its success through unconventional approaches. So I went, dug in, and brought back some cool ideas to the city I love.
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We hear you have a project in the works. Care to share?
My partner and I are opening a place in the heart of the city where Toledoans of all ages that enjoy putting extra effort into their lifestyle can come eat, drink, dance, and connect with other people of like minds. We built a place that’s a departure from “easy” and into the “good.” We call that “winning” at life.
