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Whenever I see Herb Gray, CEO of Life Enhancement Services, at events around the.jpg)
Qcity, he’s always in a suit.
Not just any suit. What caught my eye about Gray’s ensembles is that he always includes some element of surprise.
Whether it’s the fabrications of his suits, unique detailing on his custom-made shirts or 
the color combinations that he chooses, his look always exudes elegance and class.
See what the 42-year-old philanthropist says are his style essentials.
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Q. How would you describe your personal style?
Dressy with an edge.
Q. Who inspires your style?
Sean Combs, Sean Connery, Matthew McConaughey and Maxwell. Locally: attorney Eric Montgomery and William “BJ” Brown (a previous Man of Style). My wife, Felicia Gray, also inspires me.
Q. Do you enjoy shopping?
Yes. Sometimes my wife and I spend a day window shopping.
Q. Where do you shop?
Liles Clothing in Raleigh; Nieman Marcus; Florence, Italy; Rocky’s Custom Clothes and Riccardi of Georgetown, in Washington, D.C.
Q. What designers do you admire?
I like Carrot & Gibbs bow ties because you can design your own style and size. Adrian Jules and Canali suits -- they have excellent fabrics.
Q. What’s your favorite color and why?
Purple, the color of my fraternity, Omega Psi Phi.
Q. Name three items that every well-dressed man should own:
Cufflinks, a nice watch and a bowtie.
Q. What’s your favorite accessory?
A colorful pocket square.
Q. Jewelry or no jewelry?
Yes, a Breitling diamond watch and David Yurman cufflinks.
Q. What item in your wardrobe can’t you live without?
Cufflinks
Q. What’s your latest splurge?
A purple blazer for NC A&T’s homecoming and a silk suit for my New Year’s Eve party.
Q. What grooming products do you use?
That’s a secret.
Q. What style of fashion would you not be caught wearing?
A full length fur, although I do want a half-length one.
Q. What’s your favorite cologne?
Ralph Lauren Black Label.
Q. What style rules do you live by?
Twice a year I buy the Winter & Summer Black Book by Esquire. It gives me an idea of what you should do style wise.
Q. Style Advice to others:
What you wear is the first impression people have of you. Make sure that look compliments your personality.
Photo above: With Gray, fashion always includes and element of surprise. (Photo: John Strayhorn for Qcitymetro.com)
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