Most stylish New Yorkers 2013: Julius Debruhl Lewis

Debruhl Lewis considers this custom plaid double-breasted jacket purchased on London’s famed Savile Row, Brooks Brothers(locations throughout the city; visit brooksbrothers.com) wool trousers and crisp Charles Tyrwhitt (ctshirts.com) button-up shirt to be a casual daytime ensemble. “It’s bright, trendy and eye-catching,” he says.

“I am a collector of interesting and eclectic jewelry,” says Debruhl Lewis, who fastens an antique hand-painted pin to his lapel. “It’s a little small, but I make it work.” He slips an antique tie clip that’s also a family heirloom in front of a silk pocket square from Bloomingdale’s(1000 Third Ave at 59th St, 212-705-2000 • 504 Broadway between Broome and Spring Sts, 212-729-5900 • bloomingdales.com).

Don’t dismiss this oversize accessory as a mere cocktail ring. “It’s a shaman, or witch doctor, ring,” explains Debruhl Lewis. “They come from Tibet, and are used for protection and casting spells.” This particular version, purchased at Bloomingdale’s, is fashioned from hand-carved moss agate and set in 14-karat gold.

“I feel that every man should wear a hat,” declares Debruhl Lewis, who models a vintage Hückel velour homburg that he purchased in Europe. “It’s a status symbol, [and shows] that you’re style-conscious.”

Ralph Lauren(locations throughout the city; visit ralphlauren.com) socks pop against Cole Haan(locations throughout the city; visit colehaan.com) patent-leather loafers. “I love wearing red,” says Debruhl Lewis. “It makes me feel happy.”

A vintage Robert Talbott (roberttalbott.com) waffled-cotton tie and a Brooks Brothers sweater vest add texture and dimension to Debruhl Lewis’s outfit.

Both the plaid pants and classic blazer are vintage Ralph Lauren. A handmade silk tie from Thailand pulls the ensemble together.

This 1940s Eisenberg Ice (eisenbergice.com) antique pin dazzles like the real thing—it’s made from rhinestones and crystals. “It’s an eye-catching piece,” he says. “I could have sold it over and over again.” He offsets it with a silk pocket square from Bloomingdale’s in a complementary hue.

The transparency of this matching natural rock-crystal ring and bracelet allows Debruhl Lewis’s bold ensemble to shine. “I do love my jewelry,” he notes. “I hope it loves me.”

Debruhl Lewis keeps stays light on his feet with suede Ralph Lauren cap-toe shoes.

“I love oriental garb and have a vast collection of kimonos,” says Debruhl Lewis, who pairs this circa-1960s Japanese version from a Chicago estate sale with a hand-painted fan. “I always carry a fan with me—it keeps me cool and it’s fun.”

Another staple of Debruhl Lewis’s wardrobe is Asian jewelry—some of which he makes himself, such as the rock-crystal-and-turquoise choker. He layers it between a white jade pendant necklace and a longer strand handmade in China, featuring ivory, turquoise, carnelian, silver and red coral beads (both were purchased from antique dealers).

Debruhl Lewis accessorizes with a chunky 1950s emerald Lucite cuff bought in Paris and vintage heraldic cufflinks from England.

These metallic perforated-leather shoes are from Italian brand Rocco P. (roccop.it).