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charities. But with an unparalleled eloquence of mixing high with low and familiar and unexpected, Chef Marcus Samuelsson also gets accolades for his remarkable style. "My style is largely informed by the places I've lived," he explains. "I'm excited by what the street guys throughout Africa are making, and the clothing from my home country, Sweden, that is on the cusp of getting big, like Cheap Monday and Junk Deluxe." At The Red Rooster, his newest restaurant in Harlem, he has Samuelsson I Marcus This top chef garners stars for his food—and style. PORTRAIT BY CAMERON KRONE SWEDISH SOUNDS "This fall I'm looking forward to seeing Little Dragon, my favorite band from Gothenburg, perform." t's not every day a world-renowned chef makes the Vanity Fair's International Best-Dressed list. He became famous at 24 as the youngest chef to receive 3 stars from The New York Times. Since then he has continued to be a star in the culinary world for his outstanding restaurants, cookbooks and food-based Suede and shearling coat, Gucci. TROPICAL HEAT created an environment both glamorous and comfortable, enchanting both neighborhood regulars and guests such as President Obama with his expertly crafted space and cuisine. We stopped by to get a glimpse of a few of his favorite things.—JC "This winter I'd love to get away to someplace hot and pack as little as possible." STAPLE "I LIVE IN GREAT JACKETS AND BOOTS ALL FALL." WINTER Drawstring linen shorts, Vilebrequin. AT THE READY "I keep a stack of cookbooks and a notebook on my bedside, in case I wake up with a good food idea." Ermenegildo Zegna. Tuxedo jacket and pants, HEAD GEAR "Always think about the occasion you are dressing for and wear something that brings out the best in you." SIGNATURE STYLE "I love shoes that I can wear all day at the restaurant and then put on a jacket and head to an event." Reversed STANDARD EVENING Block Headwear fedora, available at Saks Fifth Avenue. leather boots, Tods. 42 BAL HARBOUR "I JUST SPLURGED ON A BEAUTIFUL BLACK TIE JACKET."