Hogtown Rake interview with Ross Porter
Ross Porter, photo by Janet Jardine
Ross Porter is a Canadian broadcasting icon. Currently the President and CEO of JAZZ.FM91 and member of the Order of Canada, he is also one natty dresser. Being in the jazz world, that may not surprise you. But his approach might. Ross is a very humble, down-to-earth guy and that translates into how he thinks about personal style…
Why do you like to dress well?
I enjoy clothes, I like the way they can make you feel. I look at what is going on in the day and dress accordingly. I dress in a way that I think is respectful and shows people courtesy.
What does the way you dress reveal about who you are?
It says a lot about my wife Denise. If it wasn’t for her, I’d still be wearing the suit I wore to my high school grad and you’d be dodging the buttons as they fly off. Denise has impeccable taste; she’s taught me the importance of solid colours, crisp white shirts and kept me from buying the same thing over and over again.
Who is your style icon?
I like the way that Jeff Goldblum dresses. I think he’s often an overlooked guy in Hollywood who’s actually making a fashion statement.
Jeff Goldblum, photo by C. Smith/WENN
What are your top 3 favourite places to shop for men’s clothing in Toronto and why?
I’m always looking for the essentials, with a critical eye and at a great price. Downtown, there’s Tom’s Place while if you go north of the city there’s the Harry Rosen Outlet store on Hurontario and HR2 at Vaughn Mills.
One piece of advice for the man about to embark on improving his wardrobe?
Look for bargains, but buy quality over quantity. Instead of getting four sports jackets for $99 that are fused and what have you, buy the one that’s on sale for $399 but marked down from $1200.
2 Comments
Gerry Young
October 20, 2014 at 10:38 pm
Paul
October 22, 2014 at 6:09 pm
I can attest to Ross’s keen fashion sense, because when I had lunch with him recently after not seeing him for many years, he was wearing the most elegant and hip b&w checked suit I’d ever seen.
I remember Ross Porter being always impeccably dressed but then again back in my early music days I didn’t know what well-dressed was and I probably wouldn’t have paid attention.
I met up with him recently at Jazz fm after many years of being away from the music business when I was there purchasing advertising from his radio station. And I do remember this time that he was very well dressed and this is what he and I have in common now.
There is a couple of good stores for men at Bayview mall I would suggest that Ross check it out I love the place.
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