By Jen Smith / Photo by Louiie Victa
Kinson Lau likes to have fun with his outfits. They’re just clothes, after all.
As a food and beverage professional with over 18 years of experience, Lau sees many styles in his industry.
“What I love about the F&B world is that it is filled with every type of personality possible,” he says. “It’s just so fun and inspiring to see that being expressed in clothing, accessories, footwear and hairstyles.”
Lau maintains a “natural, relaxed and fashionably functional” vibe in all areas of his life, whether dressed up or down for the day’s schedule.
“When I have meetings at resorts and casinos, I go business casual to suit and tie,” says Lau. “When I’m out in downtown or retail venues, I am more laid back, with a collared shirt untucked and sleeves rolled up, casual shoes and comfortable pants.”
The father of one understands that while fashion reflects someone’s personality, it is also about function. Living in Vegas has caused him to adapt to the weather and its activities — jogging, cooking for his family and spending time with his industry friends — by choosing lighter fabrics and more layering options and not being afraid to experiment with new things. However, the outfits are a vehicle for the important things in life.
“The main influence with fatherhood is the mentality that clothes are just clothes; intent and action stands out more than what I wear,” he says.
Describe your perfect happy hour outfit. Cap, slightly oversized comfy shirt, pants and high-top sneakers. I always joke that I’m “incognito” whenever I’m not in my dressy work clothes.
What ‘impulse buy’ will you always go for? Hoodies and caps.
What adjectives would you use to describe your style? I range from minimalist to casual to dressy.
By Jen Smith / Photo by Louiie Victa
Staci Linklater changes up her style as much for her clients as she does for herself. “My guests see me as a different person every time they come in. I try hard to not look the same every day. It keeps everyone and everything interesting. I’m a chameleon,” she says.
As the owner of Globe Salon, with two locations in Las Vegas, her emphasis on personal style comes from a love affair with fashion. Since her salons fall into different “uptown” and “downtown” vibes, she’s more likely to wear colorful dresses at her Summerlin location and leather pants and band tees Downtown.
Linklater recently reintroduced a ’70s prairie dress from Gypsy Den along with an ’80s Contempo moto jacket back into the wardrobe rotation but she also claims to be in her feminine era.
“I love the beauty industry and the freedom I get to express how I feel every day with what I wear and how I present myself,” she says.
What brands do you usually gravitate toward? I truly love Birdwell. Many of their iconic pieces have been made in California since 1961. I usually pair them with Seavees shoes. I also like the country club/yacht rock vibe, which Lacoste has always done well. One area where I’m brand loyal is scents. Chanel and Stella McCartney are my faves. And of course, I select the products for our salons, which are Kerastase and Kevin Murphy.
What makes up the perfect salon stylist outfit? Despite the glamour aspect, it’s still a physical job. We’re on our feet a lot, so shoes are critical. My days of wearing my 5-inch Steve Maddens all day are behind me, mainly because I wear heels outside of work and have to preserve my feet. I gravitate toward comfortable but stylish shoes (like Born, Dansko and Vionic) that I would also wear on an off day.
Tell us about your magnificent nails. I see Gaby at G Nails (a hidden Arts District nail boutique). They are a Russian gel manicure. I like my nails to reflect something current—the season or a holiday. Today, it’s all about the desert summer sunset. They look like the stripes on a 1980 Toyota 4x4.