NYC Looks

Dahlia, 38

“Lately, I’ve been inspired to consume less and break free from the mindset of constantly needing something new. Instead, I’ve been experimenting with wearing my existing clothes in different ways that resonate with me. Now I’m wearing a thrifted leather jacket, bag from San Telmo market in Buenos Aires, shirt I caught at a Knicks game at MSG, skirt from Abercrombie, boots by Marc Fisher and shades by Retrosuperfuture.”

Alex, 45

“I’m wearing a Maison Michel hat I bought in Paris, a fave vintage Dior blazer, a thrifted Guess dress that found me in North Carolina, Chanel tweed vanity, and Miu Miu over the knee boots. Most of my jewelry is estate. My parents are my original style icons. They love getting dressed up and passed that along to my sisters and I. As an adult I’m now inspired by my travels, my curiosity for culture, people, and stories. Art and design - in all forms - is food for my soul. I hardly ever follow trends and I don’t take myself too seriously. It’s so freeing.”

Kai, 35

“I’m wearing a blue skirt and wrap from Electric Mix vintage pop-up in Brooklyn, tube top from Beacon’s Closet, Doc Martens, and a pearl necklace from local women in Puerto Escondido. Style inspo: mood + weather, start with a color, build from there, and dressing for feeling over trends.”

Jackson, 21 Elan, 22

Jackson: ”I am wearing a blue bandana (from I don't know where), a striped shirt from my wonderful ex boyfriend, slinky2020 shorts, and Needles x Troentorp clogs. As for what inspires me, I don't know! I think I just follow my imagination and put on what makes me feel the most beautiful each day.”

Elan: “My outfit is all thrifted! Gaultier bag I got on Vestiaire. I’m inspired by 90s tailoring and gothic aesthetics.”

Terry

“I’m wearing a hat gifted by the owner of Chocolate Factory in 2023, scarf by Parade, pearl necklace and bracelets, leopard print dress by Milea, button up by Stafford, white vintage gym bag, and neon green Nike trainers. Currently what inspires me is my love of culture as an Afro Caribbean native New Yorker and my womanly right to transformation.“

Elsie, 24

“I am wearing a 60s shift dress from Other People’s Clothes and a suede fringe jacket and clogs from L Train. Along with the jewelry, the whole outfit is thrifted except for the tights. The bolo tie is from a lady on Brighton Beach. My style is inspired by my art (and vice versa) which draws from the fantastical world up in my head, using a lot of jewel tones, pastels, and layering. My style is also heavily influenced by the music I listen to, which usually spans from old folk and country, to psychedelic rock and punk.”

Andy, 27

“I’m wearing pants and shirt from 6 Foot Closet, shoes from Patina, 1860s engineer glasses from Grant Gardner, 1986 Banana Republic vest from my boy Bryce, and jewelry by Chrome Hearts. My style currently is inspired by Grant Gardner, Easton Lewis, and Luke Fisher.”

Thia

“Today I was inspired by Degas’s little dancer sculpture. I’m a big fan of his work. I don’t have a linear style, I look different and dress differently often. My shoes are Chloe, everything else doesn’t have a tag because it’s second hand.”

Britt, 33

“I’m inspired by my spiritual self. I envision what the version of myself that embodies the energy I want to create and nurture and I see her kind of floating above me, close enough to reach. My style is a way to connect and rise into that version of me. Now I’m wearing a vintage lace duster and silk Billy Reid pants with vintage pointed toe kitten heels and custom lock necklace by me Brittish Studio.”

Josie, 34

“I’m wearing vintage hair combs and clip on earrings from a market in France, sunglasses from Dick’s Sports, socks and vintage deadstock bodysuit from Italy, thrifted skirt, boots were my Mom’s. She wore them the summer she was pregnant with my sister. They’re one of the first things I stole from her closet. And a Bonnie Cashin Coach bag from Beacon’s Closet. I am inspired by summer! It’s the season for haphazard dressing, throwing on whatever, mixing colors. Wearing underwear as outerwear. Grocery store sunglasses, flip flops, pajama pants, bikini tops. It’s an anything goes time of year and it’s endlessly inspiring.”

Abby

Sabrina, 29

“I’m really inspired by the 70s. Colors in general are such an inspiration: Colorful interior design, colorful architecture, anything colorful really. My pants are Celia B, sneakers Caval, glasses Nathalie Blanc, and the rest is vintage.”

Victoria, 42

“These are all thrifted berween NY and Florida: the balloon jeans, the oversized blazer and the lace cami top…and then I’ m also wearing my favorite Balenciaga sunnies and my all black platform AF1 sneakers which I’m loving this season. Right now I’m into layering kind of a sporty femme + romantic lace aesthetic.”

Vanessa, 33

“My style is inspired by a mix of hip hop, my Mexican culture with layers of natural fibers and lagenlook asymmetrical styles. Also Betty Boop influenced for life!”

Rahel Rick

Rahel: “My leather jacket is from Awoke Vintage, dress from a London vintage market, and vintage Valentino boots from Osaka, Japan. The tie is also Valentino, glasses Gucci, and bag Right Direction.”

Rick: ”My pants, jacket, and dragon shirt are all vintage, hat and bag by @zambarrett, and sunnies Bvlgari.”

Flora, 24

”I’m wearing an embroidered top from the Rose Bowl Flea in LA with a pair of Levi’s jeans and my favorite Fluevog heels. I’ve been really drawn to cartoons recently, for color and pattern inspiration.”

Olive, 23

“I am wearing a Chloé leather jacket, an Issey Miyake Pleats Please shirt, trousers from a a Korean brand called Teterot Salon, an over skirt by Yohji Yamamoto, Tabi shoes from Margiela, and a bag that I sewed.”