This week we kick of our Style Q&A with the man who became the very first NicSocks Aficionado and constantly leads the way in fashion and trends in SA, Dion Chang (owner and CEO of Flux Trends).

Nic: What is your favourite item of clothing?

Dion: My Zeppelin jeans by Religion

Nic: What is the oldest item of clothing you own?
Dion: My father’s 1950’s skinny tie. (He passed away in 2006).

Nic: Who is your favourite fashion designer?
Dion: Any designer who blurs the boundaries of art and fashion - my favourite, the late great Alexander McQueen

Nic: How many suits do you own?
Dion: About 8 that are worn regularly. Then I have a collection of designer one offs that are more of an archive.

Nic: How often do you wear a tie?
Dion: Regularly, but I generally only wear skinny black ties and usually my dad’s (see q2)

Nic: Favourite accessory? (wrist band, watch, pocket square, tie, etc etc)
Dion: My nguni skin belts

Nic: How often do you shop for clothing?
Dion: Whenever I travel overseas

Nic: Do you shop online for clothes and where?
Dion: Mostly local online retailers like Spree, Superbalist and of course, Nic socks

Nic: What’s the last thing you bought online?
Dion: A pair of 3 tone brogues.

Nic: Your least favourite thing to wear?
Dion: I don’t wear things that don’t make me happy.

Nic: Most expensive fashion item you’ve ever purchased?
Dion: Shoes

Nic: When was the last time you did the washing yourself and hung the clothes?
Dion: Every year in December when I usually stay put in Jozi while the lemming run to the coast is underway.

Nic: What kind of a shopper are you? Dash and leave or meander and browse?
Dion: A combination of both. I recce (to get my eye in - necessary whenever you arrive in a foreign city) then do a blitz purchasing run when I know what I really want.

Nic: Does anyone help you shop or dress?
Dion: I left Downton Abbey ages ago.

Nic: Where do you look for style or fashion inspiration?
Dion: In my mind’s eye

Follow Dion on Instagram to see more style and trend hunting like the featured image above.