My Style: Camilo Rios

• June 24th, 2012  | 
• Posted in My Style

Photo: Courtesy of Camilo Rios

Camilo Rios is the creative director of The Webster Miami Online. He began his fashion career as a photography assistant for Milan Vukmirovic, and he has also served as the creative director of Level Magazine. He is based in Miami.

Q: Are there any style combinations that you object to?

Crocs with anything.

Q: Please describe your style in three words.

Vintage, contemporary, and risky.

Q: What is the biggest mistake one can make when getting dressed?

Not caring about your outfit and not paying attention to the details.

Q: Do you believe in role models?

Yes, without them people would have no inspiration.

Q: What are your favourite fabrics?

Denim and leather.

Q: Which city has the best-dressed men?

Milan takes the lead.

Q: Would you say that you are conservative or bold?

Bold!

Q: What are the rules, if any, in the way you dress?

No rules, just pay attention to the details.

Q: One garment/accessory that you can never have enough of?

Shoes for sure.

Q: A man should always look like…

Ralph Lauren, he never goes out of style.

Q: Who taught you what you know about style?

I’m self-taught, unfortunately. It took long hours of looking at magazines and people in movies.

Q: How do you select your clothing every morning?

First shoes and then the rest.

Q: What is your biggest regret is.

None so far… I hope it stays like that.

Q: The three essential things a man should know about style are…

There are not three things, just one and that is confidence.

Q: Do you have any shopping rituals?

Those irresistible vintages finds in flea markets and junkyards.

Q: We will never see you wearing…

Crocs.

Q: The most stylish person you have ever seen…

Seen James Dean, met Milan Vukmirovic.

Q: What is the first thing you notice on a man?

How they co-ordinate their outfit.

Q: The one image that defined your approach to style…

Marlon Brando in “The Wild One.”

Q: Which new designers do you follow and why?

Massimo Piombo, he has created one of the most fascinating and enthralling Italian brands in recent memory. I admire designers that are not afraid of being risky.

Q: The only article of clothing that a man needs to pay close attention to is…

His shoes.

Q: What are the most treasured items in your wardrobe?

My accessories and bowties.

Q: Is comfort an enemy of style?

Not necessarily, it depends how you look at it. Style has many faces.

Q: Which designer never fails to impress you?

Maison Martin Margiela.

Q: Who would you like to see next in “My Style”?

Aaron Young.

Q: The best words of advice you have ever heard?

There are no shortcuts to success, only hard work.