By Joy Kraft
The Cincinnati Enquirer

"Like father, like son" is the adage that applies when it comes to Harry C. Frisby Jr.'s eye for fine tailoring and fashion. His dad was a master tailor.

Frisby, 59, chief security officer for Cincinnati Public Schools, cuts such a fine fashion figure that a dozen members of his Security Response Team nominated the Roselawn resident.

Describe your style: Professional. I usually wear a suit every day, almost every place I go. I may get a little casual at church now and then with a sports coat, but even working in homicide 18 years, I've been tied to a tie most of my life.

Earliest fashion memory: My dad made me a plaid suit in the third or fourth grade, and there wasn't a place that the plaids didn't match. That sort of swung me into fashion.

You can never have enough: Beautiful sweaters and nice shirts. I don't spend money just to spend. I look for bargains. But I do have shirts I haven't worn yet.

You can be found shopping at: All over the city and at K&G Men's Superstore and Kenwood Towne Centre.

Favorite labels, designers: Geoffrey Beene, Van Heusen. I like a nice collar that doesn't make you look like you are going to fly away - with the edges turned up.

If you had big bucks you'd buy: I really don't want anything. I'm happy with what I have. I am a simple, low-key guy. I don't go out and say, "I've got to have this or that." God has provided and I am blessed.

Favorite finishing touch: I love a great cologne. That's the icing on the cake for me. I love Karl Lagerfeld colognes, especially Photo.

Sentimental clothing: I love the sweaters my sister gives me, really neat, colorful golf sweaters. This time of year they are great. I'd probably shoot par the day I wear one.

Best bargain: Over 30 years ago when I was overseas I got great deals on custom-made suits.

Signature look: Colorful shirts and ties.

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