Good Day Philadelphia’s Thomas Drayton Has Collected Lots of Shoes – and Champagne Corks
The dapper, Emmy-winning FOX 29 anchor shares the secrets to his polished ’fits and positive vibes.
The always-dapper Thomas Drayton / Photography by Neal Santos
FOX 29’s Thomas Drayton, with his dapper pocket square and infectious smile, brightens Good Day Philadelphia viewers’ mornings before the sun rises. The Emmy-winning anchor, who delivers the news from 4 to 6 a.m., shares the secrets to his polished ’fits and positive vibes.
At Home
Thomas Drayton’s extensive shoe collection.
Feet first … I own 98 pairs of shoes … do I have a problem? I love Blue Sole Shoes on Chestnut Street for rare finds and Taft Shoes on Walnut. Of course, you can never go wrong with a classic Christian Louboutin.
Daily accessory … My David Yurman ring. My hand feels naked without it!
Skin-care essentials … Anthony Logistics Glycolic Facial Cleanser, followed by Retin-A Tretinoin Cream. La Mer if I’m feeling red in the face. I have crazy-sensitive skin, and M-61 Hydraboost Moisturizer from Bluemercury feels light and won’t break me out.
Prized possession … A family Bible passed down through generations.
On my playlist … I’m all over the place when it comes to music. My mood can go from Jonny Lang to Kane Brown to Jazmine Sullivan.
Recent splurge … I went in for an oil change and left with a Lexus RC. They hooked me!
On The Job
What I love about what I do … Sharing stories, connecting with the community, and meeting so many great people.
Currently working on … A real estate show called Nosy Neighbors. I’m also a licensed real estate agent. It’s a fun take on open houses. It’s still in development, so stay tuned!
Personal mantra … “Words have the power to heal wounds but can still break the strongest of hearts, so choose them wisely.”
On the go
Weekend hobby … You’ll find me at a home-improvement store, where I usually hear, “Back again?” Yes, I am. A miter saw is my friend.
Local hang … Botto’s Italian Line Restaurant in Swedesboro, where everybody knows your name.
Favorite restaurant … Capital Grille, where I’ll order the filet Oscar, a medium-plus filet mignon topped with crab.
Thomas Drayton’s drink: an old-fashioned from Attico
Cocktail spot … Give me a good rooftop bar with a view, like Attico on South Broad. A smoked old-fashioned with Four Roses or 1792 bourbon will do.
Last vacation … New York’s Finger Lakes region. It has beautiful scenery and lots of great wine.
What I buy in bulk … Champagne. You don’t need a special occasion to pop a bottle. I have more than 2,000 champagne corks. Cheers!
Published as “Behind the Screen” in the April 2022 issue of Philadelphia magazine.
