In Medias Res: Gregory Zamfotis
- Words Grailed Team
- Date September 13, 2016
"In Medias Res" is a new column in which photographer Chris Fenimore links up with some of New York City's most interesting people to see what they're wearing throughout the week.
Name: Gregory Zamfotis
Age: 34
Occupation: CEO, Gregorys Coffee
Neighborhood: Tribeca, NY
Favorite shop in New York City: RIP Carson Street Clothiers, now Boris Bidjan Saberi
Favorite restaurant in New York City: Locanda Verde (fire-roasted garlic chicken #allday)
How did you get into fashion: I really started thinking about clothing as a means of expression in high school. I certainly didn't have the means to buy any significant pieces, nor did I have the resources/examples in my life to know what I should have been investing in. So the shit was a struggle to say the least. After a few hiccups and once I was grown and making some paper, I started figuring it all out.
How would you describe your personal style: Casual Distinction. One way or another I get a fit off every day. I spend most of my time at work while on the move, and often find myself getting my hands dirty, so I really do need to be comfortable when I head out the door. That doesn't mean I want to sacrifice my appearance, nor can I wear sweat suits for my day-to-day. I find my sweet spot is wearing simple basics and occasionally mixing in a "high level" piece. I'll pay for well-made and thoughtfully designed pieces I can wear every day. I'm always willing to try something new/different, but stay true to who I am and what I'm about, which is why too many of the pieces I sell have coffee stains on them.
Current favorite piece(s) in your closet: A destroyed, vintage Wrangler denim shirt, Georgetown Hoyas Allen Iverson jersey, Custom Thom Browne pin stripe trousers, medium grey Thom Browne oxford, black Gregorys Coffee vinyl hat
How long have you been using Grailed: ~2 years since I sold some CCP drips
Most memorable Grailed come up: Raf Poltergeist sweater, probably the only true "grail" I have purchased second hand
Favorite fashion designers: Thom Browne, Raf Simons, Phoebe Philo and Dries Van Noten
Ultimate grail: Too many to pick just one: Raf PCL parka, university blue Supreme Dunks, Raf camo bomber, OG Rick Dunks, Nom de Guerre (RIP) paratrooper pants