In the summer of 1982, the Boardwalk Beach Club was the place to be for prep school and college kids in Houston.

The Unforgettable Fire was a pivotal moment for the band U2 in 1984. With producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, the band forged a mix of instrumental expansions and lyrical explorations that wove a tapestry of emotion, power and an intimate connection with their fans.

I've always thought the idea of raw selvedge denim jeans was the epitome of cool. My dad's generation wore them all the time because they didn't have a choice, but my generation ignored them all together. And while we ignored them, the Japanese embraced selvedge denim and made it incredible.

I've always been fascinated by World War II. As a kid I loved going to army surplus stores and the best was Colonel Bubbies in Galveston where I bought military-issued khaki trousers for prep school. I'm reminded of this after recently visiting the National WW2 Museum in New Orleans.

The first time I visited the Dukes Hotel Bar in London was before social media existed. That first visit was the beginning of my tradition of always visiting the hotel bar whilst in London for what I deem the world's best martini. Londoners have been doing this since 1908.

On the southern border of Santa Barbara lies the enclave of Montecito. Because this enclave is home to those of a higher tax bracket, and the climate is sunny and dry, over the years it has created the perfect confluence of vintage cars and those who love them.

I first met Billy Gibbons at my house in Palm Springs when we bonded over Molina's Jose's Dip from Houston. From my personal experience I can attest to just how deep his love for Texas goes. It's no wonder Billy and his bandmates joined with Waco-based Balcones to produce ZZ Top Tres Hombres bourbon.

I've always felt a connection to contemporary art. When I moved to Houston I discovered a powerhouse modern art community with world class museums featuring Pablo Picasso, Rene Magritte, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Mark Rothko, Cy Twombly and Angelbert Metoyer.

The first novel and film character I can remember knowing is James Bond. So I decided to find the original James Bond paperbacks, and then read them all in the order Ian Fleming wrote them.

I love traditions. They give us a beautiful way to connect the past to the present. Many years ago in a restaurant in Los Angeles, my dear friend George Folsey Jr. introduced me to the negroni, and a tradition was born.