Brown has demonstrated a sense of flair in his personal style from early on, which contributed to a visibility he later parlayed into political advantage.
Even in high school he was fastidious about his appearance.
In office he became famous for British and Italian suits, sports cars, nightclubbing, and a collection of dressy hats.
He was once called "The Best Dressed Man in San Francisco" by Esquire magazine.

In his 2008 autobiography, Basic Brown, he described his taste for US$6,000 Brioni suits and his search for the perfect chocolate Corvette to add to his car collection.
In one chapter, titled "The Power of Clothes: Don't Pull a Dukakis", Brown explains that men should acquire a navy blazer for each season: one with "a hint of green" for springtime, another with more autumnal threading for the fall.
He further remarks, "You really shouldn't try to get through a public day wearing just one thing. ...
Sometimes, I change clothes four times a day."
Brown has demonstrated a sense of flair in his personal style from early on, which contributed to a visibility he later parlayed into political advantage. Even in high school he was fastidious about his appearance. In office he became famous for British and Italian suits, sports cars, nightclubbing, and a collection of dressy hats. He was once called "The Best Dressed Man in San Francisco" by Esquire magazine.
In his 2008 autobiography, Basic Brown, he described his taste for US$6,000 Brioni suits and his search for the perfect chocolate Corvette to add to his car collection. In one chapter, titled "The Power of Clothes: Don't Pull a Dukakis", Brown explains that men should acquire a navy blazer for each season: one with "a hint of green" for springtime, another with more autumnal threading for the fall. He further remarks, "You really shouldn't try to get through a public day wearing just one thing. ... Sometimes, I change clothes four times a day."
Willie Brown (politician)