No One Is Smoother than Sir Sidney Poitier

He was smooth and could cause you to forget what was going on around you with his god given gift. These are the words that come to mind when anyone discusses Sir Sidney Poitier. We all know him for his movies, television appearances as well as his humanitarian efforts but as my grandmother would say, "Mr. Poitier was a bad brother."

He had a presence on screen that resonated strength, class and power and he did it in a way that was quiet yet powerful. Sir Poitier thought before he spoke, cared before he hated and gave us young men something to look towards as inspiration.

He wasn't flashy nor was he loud and crass but his style is one that many of us gentlemen who call ourselves fashion forward could learn from. He didn't wear bright suits, ripped jeans nor did he have piercings and tattoos to make a statement.

He would often wear a simple suit and as we as could see, he made a statement and that statement often made the ladies swoon. The most important gift that Mr. Poitier gave us young men was to not fall into the traps of blending into what society deems for us and to always have courage, class and substance.

Even in his late years, Sir Poitier has somewhat retired from the screen but he has a legacy that is yet shining bright. Sir Sidney Poitier is a Icon and his style is one of a quiet yet strong presence that has influenced me to purchase simple suits that wear you well.