It’s no secret that Opening Ceremony surrounds itself with the most unique personalities in the game—staff included! If you’ve walked into any of our brick and mortars, you’ve definitely said hello to a few friendly faces. As part of our weekly #OCFaves series, get to know our team as they pick out their favorite new arrivals and turn 'em sartorial.
Who: Patrick Spears from OCNY men's shop
Where are you from? Milledgeville, GA
Tell us what you’re wearing here: I'm wearing a Kenzo Stitch Merinos Beanie in midnight blue, the MSGM Check Bomber Jacket in white over the Acne Studios Isherwood Flan Button-Down in grey, and Dries Van Noten Peeler Tape Trousers in anthracite (all items available in stores and online soon).
And your personal twist: Some comfy socks and my Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
If this outfit were a Simpsons character, it would be: Bart
Sum up your style in one word: Me
Favorite fashion slang: Dries
Song or mixtape you’ve been obsessed with lately: I like keeping classics like The College Dropout and The Blueprint in rotation. They never get old to me.
Last movie you watched on Netflix: Gangster Squad
iPhone or Android: iPhone
iMessage or FaceTime: Usually iMessage
Last moment that made you truly LOL: A joke my brother made
Last good art you saw: The Manhattan skyline. It’s a collection of labor from millions of people spanning many decades. It inspires me almost every morning when I’m going over the Williamsburg Bridge.
Favorite spot to people watch: OC stoop
Favorite hole-in-the-wall: Daddy D’z BBQ in Atlanta. It’s a diamond in disguise.
Biggest fashion pet-peeve: Not a fan of the rude or pretentious crowd
Favorite emoji icon: The face with shades on
Favorite #hashtag to use: I rarely use hashtags but #respect would take the cake.![]()
OCNY men's shop associate Patrick Spears in his #OCFaves (items not listed are available in stores and online soon). Photo by Michael Elijah
Who: Patrick Spears from OCNY men's shop
Where are you from? Milledgeville, GA
Tell us what you’re wearing here: I'm wearing a Kenzo Stitch Merinos Beanie in midnight blue, the MSGM Check Bomber Jacket in white over the Acne Studios Isherwood Flan Button-Down in grey, and Dries Van Noten Peeler Tape Trousers in anthracite (all items available in stores and online soon).
And your personal twist: Some comfy socks and my Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 31
If this outfit were a Simpsons character, it would be: Bart
Sum up your style in one word: Me
Favorite fashion slang: Dries
Song or mixtape you’ve been obsessed with lately: I like keeping classics like The College Dropout and The Blueprint in rotation. They never get old to me.
Last movie you watched on Netflix: Gangster Squad
iPhone or Android: iPhone
iMessage or FaceTime: Usually iMessage
Last moment that made you truly LOL: A joke my brother made
Last good art you saw: The Manhattan skyline. It’s a collection of labor from millions of people spanning many decades. It inspires me almost every morning when I’m going over the Williamsburg Bridge.
Favorite spot to people watch: OC stoop
Favorite hole-in-the-wall: Daddy D’z BBQ in Atlanta. It’s a diamond in disguise.
Biggest fashion pet-peeve: Not a fan of the rude or pretentious crowd
Favorite emoji icon: The face with shades on
Favorite #hashtag to use: I rarely use hashtags but #respect would take the cake.
OCNY men's shop associate Patrick Spears in his #OCFaves (items not listed are available in stores and online soon). Photo by Michael Elijah