DESIGNER'S DOORWAY

Gary Williams

IN THIS FEATURE: Meet Gary Williams Fashion Focus Biography

GARY’S elite clientele have guaranteed him a rock solid referral base. WGARY does not advertise and word of mouth suits him just fine because it means each client receives the VIP treatment. Just sit back and relax, an appointment with WGARY means he will come to you. The WGARY treatment, which includes custom made garments in only a week's time or less, concierge wardrobe planning and more are only accessible via the select WGARY’S ‘Black Card.’

What has been your biggest fashion faux-pas?

I ONCE WENT TO A CLEVELAND CAVALIERS GAME WEARING CLOTHES THAT WERE TOO WARM FOR THE OCCASION.

If you could only shop at one store, which would it be?

RALPH LAUREN, NY

If you could change one thing about your closet, what would it be?

REMOVE SHELF AND I’D ADD A CAROUSEL

Survival of the fittest: What is one item in your closet that you will never get rid of?

MONGOLIAN CASHMERE COAT

If you were given the opportunity to have a famous designer revamp your entire wardrobe, who would you choose?

ARMANI

Name an actor/singer/celebrity whose wardrobe you admire the most.

BRAD PITT

What are your best and worst fashion purchases?

BEST - PAIR OF OSTRICH SHOES IN 1988 (STILL GOT THEM), WORST – A $300.00 PLEATED TIE

Who makes your favorite pair of jeans? Shoes? Dress or Suit?

SHOES-BRUNO MAGLI AND I MAKE MY FAVORITE SUIT.

If you had to describe your personal style in one word, what would it be?

RETRO-MODERN. WHICH IS A TASTE OF THE PAST WITH A TINGE OF THE HERE AND NOW.

If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?

SUPERFLY JACKETS WITH REAR BUCKLES, BELL BOTTOMS & SCARVES WITH THE PLASTIC GROMMETS.

Besides going green What do think is a future trend in fashion?

CLOTHING WILL BE MADE WITH FABRICS THAT ARE LESS TECHNICALLY ELABORATE. EVEN THE WEALTHIEST OF INDIVIDUALS HAVE FRUGAL SENSIBILITIES AND ARE SEEKING "INVESTMENT WARDROBES". PEOPLE WILL BE MORE INTERESTED IN BUYING PIECES THAT WILL LAST AND SURVIVE THE TRENDS AND REMAIN WEARABLE FOR YEARS TO COME EVEN AFTER FREQUENT DRYCLEANING.

What are your other talents besides clothing design?

I'M INVOLVED IN A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, I AM AN ARCHITECT AND I DESIGN HIGH-END INTERIORS.

What would you say is your claim to fame?

I DESIGNED A SPECIAL BLACKBERRY POCKET THAT CREATES A SMOOTH CLEAN LOOK ON THE FRONT AND BACK OF MY PANTS.

Though we market ourselves where cost is no barrier, we're now focusing on longevity, touting moderate pricing. It's not sensible to spend $6,000 on a coat anymore.