16 Best Dressed Detroiters

They have high-powered careers, busy social calendars, and hectic schedules that they arrange to make room for philanthropy. Because of — and sometimes despite — their full lives, they routinely step out in fine form. Metro Detroit has a roster of denizens who fit that description. Society writer Chuck Bennett, a regular on the party circuit, surveyed the local scene and named 16 locals who wear it well.
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On-set grooming by Gjysta Nuculaj from Mijo-a’ Make-Up Studio & Spa

Thank you to chef Jason Hayden from No. VI Chophouse and the Matt Prentice Group for providing lunch and light refreshments for the crew and their photographic subjects.

Lola Morales

Hamtramck, musician

“I refer to my style of dress as renegade chic. It’s off the cuff, dirty, and glamorous, all at the same time. I’ll mix high-end couture with Salvation Army. I developed my style from my grandmother. I love great finds from flea markets. For important events, I shop at Dolce Moda and Annex. Whatever you do, just learn your own style and rock it.”

Wearing: Racoon and foxtail vest, tweed dress pants from Dolce Moda.

Tom Schoenith

Grosse Pointe, owner of the Roostertail

“The best tool for making clothes look their best is a good steamer. Don’t get your clothes dry-cleaned so often. It’s the worst thing to do. Spot-clean and steam. Another misconception for men is thinking you have to buy lots of suits. Buy a few good suits and lots of great shirts, ties, and pocket squares. Mix and match them. No one will ever know you’re wearing the same two or three suits.”

Wearing: Custom lightweight cashmere formal coat, Polo shirt worn with aquamarine/diamond studs and cuff links from Ahee Jewelers, ostrich dance pumps.

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