Even before Johnny Cash cemented his identity as the “Man In Black” with that album’s release in 1971, he was known for walking the dark side of life. His sartorial sense grew naturally out of his concern for the ones held back in life. As he sang, “I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down, livin’ in the hopeless, hungry side of town.”
Fashion Editor: NADINE KAM
Photographer: HAROLD JULIAN
Model: ATTILA, KATHY MULLER TALENT & MODEL AGENCY
Hair & Makeup: KECIA LITTMAN OF WWW.KECIABELLA.COM
Shot on location: 53 BY THE SEA
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- SALVATORE FERRAGAMO velvet tuxedo jacket $3,500, GUCCI black foil ‘60s skinny pant $1,350, EMPORIO ARMANI dress shirt $295, stainless-steel bracelet $150, and stainless-steel necklace $125.
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- DSQUARED 5-pocket denim $490, from NEIMAN MARCUS, and EMPORIO ARMANI leather jacket $2,895, with PANIOLO TRADING turquoise bolo $195, and vintage NAVAJO BISBEE turquoise and sterling silver cuff $450, from PANIOLO TRADING CO.
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- GUCCI Bister wool silk-weave Oscar jacket $1,850, Bister wool silk-weave skinny ’60s pant $730, and cocoa grainy vintage lamb leather jacket with shearling caban lining $5,550, available at select GUCCI stores or www.gucci.com; with JUSTIN black iguana lizard and cowhide boot $400, from PANIOLO TRADING CO., and EMPORIO ARMANI hat $235.
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- DSQUARED Cool Guy jean $490, BURBERRY Brit plaid flannel shirt $295, and BALMAIN leather yoke jacket $1,230, all from NEIMAN MARCUS. With EMPORIO ARMANI leather gloves $135, and dogtag necklace $95.
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- T. OUTLAW python boot $975, from PANIOLO TRADING CO. Paniolo Trading Co. had their own brush with Johnny Cash. Manager Harumi Valenzuela remembers the two times the singer visited her store at Ala Moana Center, and recalls his gentle, quiet demeanor. The first time, he purchased silver conchos for his belt.The second time, he purchased more conchos, and a black shirt with black embroidery.
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- EMPORIO ARMANI suit $1,475 and hooded waistcoat $495; CHROME HEARTS aviators $1,060, from NEIMAN MARCUS
ABOUT THE SETTING
The idea of doing a fashion feature around the theme “The Man In Black” is something HILuxury Creative Director Gina Lambert wanted to do for a while. When she saw 53 By The Sea, she knew she’d found the perfect backdrop for this fashion story. Perched above the ocean in an iconic location, the restaurant’s views of Diamond Head, coupled with cozy nooks, a sweeping grand staircase and the elegant T’s at 53 Lounge, with its Italian-made Fazioli piano, provide patrons with the perfect place for their fine dining experience. And, don’t forget the menu. Chef Hiroshi Hayakawa’s Italian offerings focus on bringing local ingredients, the finest hand-cut meats and—owing to its oceanside locale—the freshest seafood selections to the table. Pair it all with selections from a wine and spirits list that was personally curated by none other than Roberto Viernes, master sommelier.