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Worn Out Wednesday – Robert Novogratz

For more than twenty years, Robert Novogratz and his wife Cortney have developed and designed properties all across the globe. Their career has spanned multiple platforms from television (Bravo’s 9 by Design, and HGTV’s Home by Novogratz), to books (Home by Novogratz and Downtown Chic) and products (CB2, Soundfreaq, Macy’s, Shutterfly and Walmart.com); Robert and Cortney have done it all while still finding the time to have seven kids (Wolfgang, 17; Bellamy, 16; Tallulah, 16; Breaker, 13; Five, 9; Holleder, 9; Major, 6).

With a keen eye, the Novogratz have created distinctive architectural details from wrecks and empty lots; crafting exclusive techniques and finishes for each room with rare collectibles. An eye that has translated to Roberts’s wardrobe, with a mix of vintage pieces, as well as modern clean lines, he uses the same esthetics whether renovating a castle or choosing an outfit.

To see more of his style, check out his Pinterest boards on art, style icons, crushes, and fashion and see his favorites below.

Jeans: Levis 501

Shirts: Calvin Klein for T-shirts, Comme Des Gardons for dress shirts.

Pants: Prada

Suits: Yohji Yamamoto or Thom Browne.

Shoes: Rick Owens and Prada.

Accessories: I am into hats – Rag and Bone, Gucci Beanies and New Era Ball Caps.

Outerwear: This is my vice of choice – Prada or a Burberry trench.

Favorite Cologne: Don’t use it.

Your favorite App: Pinterest. As a designer I use it all the time.

Favorite piece of technology: My iPhone.

Next tech purchase: Apple Watch perhaps?

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