ALteR EgO

        When I try to pinpoint my one signature/favorite style of fashion, I've found this to be a slightly daunting task mainly because my sartorial tastes tend to range from distressed jeans tucked into a pair of combat boots and finished off with a military-style top of some sort all the way to tailored blazers & oxford shirts paired with fitted trousers & sophisticated lace-ups.  Whenever someone asks me what my signature style is, my mind conjures up images of my closet full of eclectic pieces but then suddenly draws a blank.  I'd ask myself, "what is MY signature style?" When I think of specific men, be they celebrities or influential guys in my personal life, I can quickly label or identify their overall style sense; Fonzworth Bentley- preppy with European flair, Lenny Kravitz- fearless rocker chic, then there's me, Willie Hampton-??... Rather than attempting to confine myself to one area of the sartorial spectrum I've realized there's a duality of tastes going on within me and guess what, its ok!  Accepting this reality of what would seem to be a case of style confusion, I've been introduced to a new man whose been shaking things up in my life, fashionwise, for as long as I can remember.. his name is Mr. Hampton, my alter ego.  This dapper fellow is eccentricity personified.  He has a passion for vibrant & unique colors, impeccably tailored pieces, bold accessories and anything/everything that catches one's eye and makes a statement!  He's fearless in his approach to fashion and he's only just getting started.  In my younger days I'll admit I tried to suppress him, mainly because I didn't quite understand him, but I'm officially turning him loose on the world so get ready!  Mr. Hampton is alive and well and is living life unapologetically and to be quite honest, I wish I had've embraced him sooner rather than later.