The late Hardy Amies said it best when he declared: “A man should look as if he has bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten all about them.” Beyond this guiding principle, the formula for a stylish man is harder to pinpoint. So for 2017’s selection of the Esquire’s Best Dressed Men in the Gulf, we’ve looked at men who wear their clothes with a sense of individuality, confidence and consideration.
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He describes his style as “modern, experimental and me.” Counting brands such as Paul Smith, Comme des Garçons Play, Benaiah Matheson, and, of course, his own Caton Manifesto, as his go-to fashion houses, you get a sense of his fun take on traditional tailoring and contemporary approach to design.
“Style is more important than fashion; trends come in waves, whereas good taste is timeless,” Caton explains. “So my look changes according to my moods rather than as a result of the influence of trends or seasons — I like to dress freely.”
His love and passion for his brand is obvious, his favourite item being his Caton Manifesto elongated double-breasted jacket, sans lapel.
So what does the future hold for this Dubai-based creative? “My dream is to have the Caton Manifesto in multiple luxury retail outlets around the globe.”
