Style Pros

advice from the STYLE PROS

The staff at Hubert White is dedicated, expert and, not incidentally, a hell-of-a-nice group of folks who make shopping for menswear fun. To help you get to know the staff better, we asked them a few questions about style advice and their everyday lives. Check out their answers, then stop by the store to chat with them in person. They are all ready to serve you.

ROBERT WHITE

BRAD SHERMAN

JAMES MICHEL

What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? Two suits: A made-to-measure Brioni suit for dress and a Kjus rain suit for my casual wardrobe. What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? Second floor of the Minneapolis Club What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? Lower my handicap on the course and bike more The last book you read? By category from serious to light reads: The Warburgs by Ron Chernow, and Eisenhower biography and The Guardians by John Grisham. Favorite summer cocktail? Castle Danger Cream Ale out of Two Harbors, Minnesota Favorite place to relax within the city? The patio at Minikahda overlooking downtown Minneapolis and the lakes Ford or Ferrari? Why? Ferrari. Nothing better than Italian craftsmanship. Superman or Batman? Why? Batman. The movies are much more of a thrill! If you had a theme song, what would it be? Bob Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” Who would play you in the movie of your life? My two grandsons, Cooper and Watson, would share the role. What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? The Tombolini Zero Gravity suit in navy—it literally weighs nothing and doubles as a feather-weight jacket. What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? Green + The Grain in the Baker Building What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? A golf trip to Sandhills in Mullin, Nebraska The last book you read? Life by Keith Richards. I cannot believe he is still alive! Favorite summer cocktail? A Skinny Sonic. It is 1 / 3 vodka, gin or rum, 1 / 3 diet tonic and 1 / 3 soda in a tall glass with a lime. Favorite place to relax within the city? I don’t do much relaxing in the city. I am a country club kid. Ford or Ferrari? Why? Ford! There is nothing better than American muscle. Also, Ferrari is a touchy, over-thetop rocket ship. I wouldn’t last long in one of those. Superman or Batman? Why? Batman. My grandkids love Batman. I watch the original television series with them. It's classic, comic book camp. If you had a theme song, what would it be? “Getting in Tune” by The Who from the "Who’s Next" LP. Who would play you in the movie of your life? Kevin Costner What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? A new pair of buff suede loafers from Gravati What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? The little brown bag I tote from home What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? More neighborhood walks with the family The last book you read? Was it a Berenstain Bears story or something from Margaret Wise Brown? Favorite summer cocktail? A 1919 in a frosted mug Favorite place to relax within the city? There’s no place like home. Ford or Ferrari? Why? Ford. I have yet to see a pickup truck from Ferrari. If you had a theme song, what would it be? “Miserere Mei, Deus” by Gregorio Allegri Who would play you in the movie of your life? Any man, not an actor, with little talent.

CHUCK SIMPKINS

What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? Tan suede tassel loafers What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? Freshii What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? More time away with family The last book you read? Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown Favorite summer cocktail? Negroni Favorite place to relax within the city? Any good concert venue— Palace Theater, First Ave and Turf Club Superman or Batman? Why? Batman because he is dark and moody If you had a theme song, what would it be? “Good as Hell” by Lizzo Who would play you in the movie of your life? Any English actor with the first name Hugh

CARTER PIERCE

PAIGE WILL KEVIN LUEDKE

JIM QUINN

What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? Casual trousers and a wide range of Eton shirts that can be worn for both business and casual What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? Leftovers! My girlfriend, Paige, is the best cook. What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? A Hawaiian vacation The last book you read? Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Favorite summer cocktail? A beer (or six) from any local brewery Favorite place to relax within the city? Spoon and Stable Ford or Ferrari? Why? Ferrari. Simply because of the style. Superman or Batman? Why? Na na, na na, na na, na na, na na, na na, na na, na na… Batman! If you had a theme song, what would it be? “Sugar” by Maroon Five Who would play you in the movie of your life? Mark Wahlberg What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? A custom charcoal peak-lapel suit What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? Mission American Kitchen & Bar in the IDS Crystal Court What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? Travel more The last book you read? Twisted Prey byJohn Sandford Favorite summer cocktail? A refreshing Aperol Spritz on my downtown patio Favorite place to relax within the city? The patio at Monte Carlo Ford or Ferrari? Why? Ferrari! I’ve driven one and enjoyed it more than my Corvette. I know, hard to believe. Superman or Batman? Why? Superman because he grew up on a farm with morals If you had a theme song, what would it be? Bon Jovi’s “Livin' on a Prayer” Who would play you in the movie of your life? Daniel Craig because of his style What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? An unconstructed, allpurpose, made-to-measure suit from Atelier Munro What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? Jimmy John's—they are freaky fast! What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? Baseball, baseball and more baseball The last book you read? Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain Favorite summer cocktail? Whiskey sour Favorite place to relax within the city? Nothing is better than quiet mornings at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Ford or Ferrari? Why? I guess whichever shows up when using Uber... Superman or Batman? Why? Definitely Batman—who wouldn’t want to be part of the Wayne family? If you had a theme song, what would it be? “Angry Young Man” by Billy Joel Who would play you in the movie of your life? First thought…Zac Efron, but in reality it would probably be Vince Vaughn. What is your personal musthave for spring 2020? A new pair of burnished tan Norwegian split toe shoes from Alden What is the best quick lunch in downtown Minneapolis? Dave’s Downtown in the AT&T tower What is on your bucket list for the summer of 2020? Celebrate my 60th birthday at Glacier National Park The last book you read? Red War by Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills Favorite summer cocktail? An ice cold Miller Lite! Favorite place to relax within the city? Downtown's secret hideaway, the eighth floor patio at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ford or Ferrari? Why? Ford Superman or Batman? Why? Superman, of course! Flying is the bomb. If you had a theme song, what would it be? Elmer Bernstein's theme song to The Magnificent Seven—no words required. Who would play you in the movie of your life? Gene Hackman