“I’d call back after a first date if there was some glimpse of intrigue and long-term potential."

A distant grandson of Lord Baltimore, founder of  Maryland , this unique fashion designer went to one of the country's top prep schools, graduated from Cornell University  and F.I.D.M., served on the Library of Congress and even worked with N.A.S.A. With his "Ivy League Grit" style, Hugh Simms launched his first collection with a successful line of custom hand-made neckwear and is now focused on taking his self-titled lifestyle brand global with a full line of men's and women's apparel.

JUST THE FACTS 

Age: 31

Occupation:  CEO / Fashion Designer for HUGH SIMMS brand

Height: 5’11”

Eyes: Blue

Sign: Leo

Resides: Hollywood , CA

ABOUT HIM:

Strengths: "Honest, faithful, spontaneous, passionate."

Others may not see: "My faith."

Interests: "Literature, spoken word, vinyl, rugby, surfing, design."

Turn-ons: "Wittiness, a good book, the smell of the ocean in the morning."

Turn-offs: "Texting at dinner, name dropping."

Special Talents: "Flipping bottles. I was a flair bartender in NY."

Fashion sense: "Roughed-out Ralph Lauren for everyday."

ABOUT WOMEN HE'D LOVE TO MEET:

Attention-getter: "By stepping out of her comfort zone."

Ideal woman: "Funny, cute, supportive, loving."

I can't resist a woman who ... "makes me laugh."

Ideal date: "Private wine tour, ending at a quaint bed and breakfast for dinner and drinks."

What makes a woman unforgettable: "A confident fashion sense that is unique to her."

I wish women understood ... "we love the pet names you give."

One thing a woman has never done for me yet: "Written me a poem."

ON RELATIONSHIPS: 

What I love most about being in a relationship: "Waking up next to the woman I love."

When I'm in love ... "I try to make myself better to become the best man for her."

I feel my sexiest when ... "I'm giving her a Swedish massage."

Most sensual part of a woman's body: "The creative side of her mind."

Sexiest thing a woman can wear in private: "A HUGH SIMMS necktie."

Surefire way to seduce me: "A crackling fire, soft lighting, there can never be too many candles."

HIS FAVORITE THINGS:

Movie: "Cocktail"

TV Show: "The Soup, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia ."

Book: "Catcher in the Rye ."

Music: "Coltrane, Muddy Watters, The Clash."

Food: "Phillips Seafood."

CLOSING THOUGHTS:

Always in my refrigerator: "Boutique wines and an assortment of cheeses."

Hottest possession: "My clothing Iron."

Making my mark: "To design clothes that become ingrained into our history’s sub-culture."

Valuable life lesson: "Spend it while you got it.”

I must ... "show in Paris Fashion Week, get married, and get drunk in Dublin ."

Best advice I've given a woman: "Less is more in fashion; don’t over accessorize.”

Celeb I'd love to take on a date: "Kiera Knightly."

Why I'm a great catch: "Overall, I am a pretty chill guy."

Me in a word: "TRUE."