Darius Davie

Darius Davie is the Founder and Creative Director of Groom Guy, a luxury men’s grooming brand reimagining self-care through hospitality-inspired spaces. Born in Atlanta and raised in Brooklyn, he began his career in the music industry before transitioning to hairstyling. He co-founded Groom Guy in 2020, opening its first location at Yours Truly DC; the brand now includes a second at Salamander Washington DC and a concierge service debuting Fall 2025. Past collaborations include IHG Hotels & Resorts and PGA National Resort. In 2025, Darius was named to Washington Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list.

What is your current state of mind?

My current state of mind is optimistic. There are a lot of things underway that I look forward to seeing come to life.

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What’s your favorite place to people-watch?

A New York City stoop. Brooklyn or Manhattan is undefeated.

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Where’s the last place you traveled, and where are you traveling next?

The last place I traveled was Mexico, and I'll be traveling to New Orleans, LA in a couple of months.

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Where on earth has most surprised you?

New York City surprises me. As such a fast-paced and ever-changing city, I was amazed to see it evolve after the travesty of COVID-19 and the massive amount of new development. It’s a cultural hub that’s always adapting to societal influences and economic prospects, but it maintains a certain character.

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Where could you return to again and again?

An airport. It always excites me to see where I am off to next and meeting new people along the way. I actually enjoy the experience of airports, lounges and its offerings.

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When and where were you the happiest?

My grandparents' house when I was younger. Life felt simpler then—filled with love, and elders who brought it into the home alongside my mother.

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What’s your favorite place to take a friend visiting from out of town?

New York City Bodega. It speaks for itself.

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Where is your favorite place to work?

Hotel lobbies. It's a great place to be productive and WiFi is usually complimentary.

What do you consider the lowest depth of misery when you go out for dinner or drinks?

A terrible or uninformed server can break an experience. I usually go in open-minded and excited to learn more.

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What taste or flavor do you most crave?

Espresso.

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What current trend drives you mad?

TikTok and Streaming.

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What is your greatest extravagance?

Watches.

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What would you be doing if you weren’t doing your current job?

Pursuing life as a jazz musician.

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Where would you most like to live?

Bethesda, MD

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What quality do you like most and least in a travel partner?

The quality I like most is open-mindedness. The quality I like least is overplanning with no room for flexibility.

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What commonly praised quality do you believe is overhyped or overvalued?

Hustle Culture.

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What is your most treasured possession?

My family.

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What do you regret spending money on?

My last electric bill.

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What do you most deplore and most love about where you live?

What I most deplore are the broken roads and the toll they take on my tires. What I love most about where I live is its cleanliness and the way people care for the neighborhood as a whole.

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What is your personal motto/tagline?

I want to live life as a man of principle.