25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?

Chase Benjamin

Hometown?

Houston, TX

What do you have on?

Hat: Anti-hero beanie

Sweater: Crooks & Castles

Jeans: Levis 511s

Sneakers: Nike SBs

Watch: White g-shock

Haute spots to shop?

C’monwealth. Palace 5ive. Majors.

3 words to describe your style?

Bright. Exclusive. Urban.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Wear stuff because you like them not because of the brand.

Name?

Michael Oyewole

Hometown?

Waldorf, MD

What do you have on?

Hat: Dolphins fitted

Outerwear: Nike Jacket

Jeans: Levis

Sneakers: Jordan 1s

Haute spots to shop?

UNIQLO. Macy*s. Thrift Store.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Just wear what you feel even if it doesn’t match completely.  The best outfits are not planned, but random.

Name?

Emmitt Charles

Hometown?

New Orleans, LA

What do you have on?

Hat: 10 deep fitted

Jacket: Polo zip up

Shirt: Run DMC tee

Belt: Rugby

Jeans: Rugby RL

Sneakers: Custom made Air Max

Haute spots to shop?

Rugby. Bloomingdales. Thrift store.

3 words to describe your style?

So damn fresh.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Don’t dress like everyone else.

Name?

Daisean Smith

Hometown?

Woodside, NY

What do you have on?

Jeans: Pac sun skinnies

Shirt: GAP

Sneakers: Air Jordan 11s Space Jam Edition

Cardigan: Lacoste

Eyewear: Versace

Haute spots to shop?

No specific spot to shop, but I love Pacsun jeans and V-necks. Also the GAP.

3 words to describe your style?

Skater. Sophisticated. Hipster.

Any advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be simple don’t try to be too different because all in all you’ll end up looking the same.

25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?

Andorian Ramsey

What are you wearing?

Shirt: DGK tee

Jeans: Teal Crew skinny jeans

Watch: Yellow Crew

Sneakers: Blue Lobster SBs

Hat: Leather cap

Headphones: Skull Candy

Skateboard: DGK

Haute spot to shop?

Up Against the Wall, Common Wealth, and H&M.

Three words to desribe your style?

Chill, Urban, & Unique.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Dress on how you’re feeling. Dress to appease yourself.  If you feel good about how you dress, then others will feel good about how you dress.

Name?

Darryl Banks

What are you wearing?

Vest: Rugby

Shirt: Rugby Ralph Lauren Polo

Belt: Banana Republic

Jeans: Diesel khakis

Sneakers: Exclusive Nikes

Watch: Pink G-shock

Haute spot to shop?

Diesel and Rugby

Three words to describe your style?

Confident, Innovative, & Complex.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Follow your heart. Never give in. Be creative.

Name?

Gerald Claros

What are you wearing?

Sweater: BAPE crewneck

Jeans: Evisu

Sneakers: Lightning 4’s (Jordans)

Haute spots to shop?

I mainly shop online on different forums. (issforums.com)

Three words to describe your style?

Random, Exciting, & Obscure.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Matching is overrated, but don’t OD on too many colors. Wear fits a little more loose than tight.

25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name? 

Kaitiana Stevenson

What are you wearing? 

Dress: H&M 

Sweater: H&M

Boots: Mizmooz riding boots

Haute spot to shop?

Thrift stores, Urban Outfitters, H&M

Advice for an aspiring fashionista?

Keeping it simple is the best.

Name?

Alex Freeman

What are you wearing? 

Cardigan: Target 

Shirt: Forever 21 

Leggings: Vintage

Boots: Nine West 

Eyewear: Target shades

Haute spot to shop?

I shop wherever I am.

Advice to an aspiring fashionista?

Wear whatever works for you. Be confident with what you’re wearing.

Name? 

 Talibah Arnett

What are you wearing? 

Blazer: Calvin Klein

Bow: Aldo

Necklace: Aldo

Jeans: Forever 21 

Tank top:  Pac Sun 

Shoes: BCBG

Haute spot to shop?

Aldo, Forever 21

Advice to an aspiring fashionista?

Express yourself and be confident.

25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?

Micah

Hometown?

Florida

Occupation?

Military

What do you have on?

Jacket: Original Fake

Jeans: APC 

Belt: Supreme 

Hat: Supreme

Sneakers: Nike SB Dunks

Haute Spot to Shop?

Commonwealth

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Don’t buy fake sh*t. 

Name?

Rush (left)

Hometown?

Silver Springs, MD

Occupation?

Money

What do you have on?

Jacket: LRG

Shirt: Hot Topic

Sneakers: metallic silver, Half-Cent Nikes

Jeans: all-black Levi’s

Haute Spot to Shop?

Up Against the Wall

Describe your look?

Vintage, OG.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be you. 

Name?

Marky (right)

Hometown?

Silver Springs, MD

Occupation?

Student

What do you have on?

Shirt: Pac Sun

Jeans: 5/11 Levi’s

Sneakers: 720 Nike SBs.

Haute Spot to Shop?

Urban Outfitters

Describe your look?

Vintage

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be you. 

Name?

Derron

Hometown?

Los Angeles, CA

Occupation?

Student

What do you have on?

Hat: Proper x New Era fitted hat

Shirt: thrift store western shirt

Jeans: UNIQLO chinos

Sneakers: Vans

Haute Spot to Shop?

Thrift Stores

Describe your look?

Vans, Jordans, & Nachos.

Advice to aspiring fashionistas?

Be yourself.

Name?

Curtis

Hometown?

Arlington, VA

Occupation?

Works at Lee’s Board Shop

What do you have on?

Sneakers: Nike Blazers,

Shirt: Durkl

Hoodie: Durkl

Haute Spot to Shop?

Lee’s Board Shop

Describe your look?

Skater

Advice for aspiring fashionistas?

Wear what you like.

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25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?

Tiffany Gilmore

What do you have on?

Jacket: Vintage, Beacon’s Closet

Tights: Shredded herself

Moccasins: David 2

Belt: Urban Outfitters

Pin: Malcolm X, West Indian Store

Broach: H&M

Necklace: Forever 21

Describe your style in a 3 words?

Eccentric, Daring, & Sexy

Haute Spot to Shop?

Urban Outfitters, Vintage shops on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on Bowery Street

Advice to an aspiring fashionista?

“Don’t follow trends and dare to be bold!”

Name?

Takira Thomas

What do you have on?

Cardigan: Kohl’s

Button Up: Forever 21

Jeans: Forever 21

Belt: Thrift Store

Shoes: Sperry’s

Hat: Thrift Store

Bracelet: Juicy Couture

Describe your style in a 3 words?

Urban, Hippie, & Cool

Haute Spot to Shop?

American Apparel

Advice to an aspiring fashionista?

“Dress how you feel, don’t think about what you’re putting on or what anybody thinks of your style!”

Name?

Jayde Stuckey

What do you have on?

Shirt: Forever 21

Cardigan: Forever 21

Pants: Forever 21

Watch: LRG G-shock

Necklace: New Orleans

Shoes: Skateboard Dunks

Earrings: Earthbound

Describe your style?

Relaxed

Haute Spot to Shop?

Index Skateboard Company

Advice to an aspiring fashionista?

“Be Yourself!”

Name?

Sandy Merilan

What do you have on?

Cardigan: H&M

Top: Thrift Store

Shorts: Target

Shoes: Heart & Sole in NY

Haute Spot to Shop?

Thrift Store, Flea Market- “I’m cheap.”

What inspires your style?

“‘Comfortability’ and expression” 

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25 spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?
Ashley Tisdale
What do you have on?
Jacket: Forever 21
Shirt: Forever 21
Jeans: Forever 21
Boots: Steve Madden
Bag: RTR Packaging
Sunglasses: Commander & Salamander
Describe your style in a 3 words?
Eclectic, Selective, & Free-Spirited
Haute Spot to Shop?
Forever 21, Urban Outfitters
Advice to an aspiring fashionista?
“Have fun with what you wear, don’t look to other people. Just do you.”

Name?
Michael Oyewole
What do you have on?
Sweater: Polo
Jeans: Levi
Shoes: Sebago
Describe your style in a 3 words?
Unpredictable, Cultured, & Comfortable
Haute Spot to Shop?
UNIQLO in New York
Advice to an aspiring fashionista?
“Do you, don’t follow every trend. If you’re comfortable in what you are wearing everyone else will like it too, but don’t overdo it.”

Name?
Amirah Uhuru
What do you have on?
Jacket: Forever 21
Shirt: Hollister
Leggings: American Apparel
Boots: Dockers
Describe your style?
“Eclectic, no specific one note style. If I like it I’ll wear it.”
Haute Spot to Shop?
Urban Outfitters
Advice to an aspiring fashionista?
“Do what makes you feel comfortable, because if you’re not comfortable, you won’t look good. You have to feel good to look good!”

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25 Magazine spots the pavement’s most fashionable.

Name?
Tray Laws
What do you have on?
Button Up: Guess, Thrift Store
T-shirt: Heritage, Forever 21
Owl Necklace: Thrift Store
Bead Necklace: Cambodia
Shorts: Vintage Polo, Thrift Store
Watch: G-Shock, Thrift Store
Bag: Sasson, Thrift Store
Describe your style in a 3 words?
Fun, Eclectic, & Bold
Haute Spot to Shop?
Thrift Store
Advice to an aspiring fashionista?
“Shop for yourself and not for the trends.”

Name?

LoTia Swint
What do you have on?
Cardigan: H&M
Dress: Forever 21
Bag: Abadabbas in ATL
Shoes: Chinese Laundry
Necklace: Israel
Watch: Aqua Star G-Shock
Describe your style?
Black & Edgy
Haute Spot to Shop?
Thrift Store
Advice to an aspiring fashionista?
“Follow your hair!”

Name?
Lenny Forté
What do you have on?
Jacket: Vintage, Thrift Store
Shirt: American Apparel
Pants: UNIQLO, cut himself
Shoes: Creative Rec
Sunglasses: Valentino
Describe your style in a 3 words?
Trash, Sex, & Proper
Advice to an aspiring fashionista?“
If you feel like going barefoot, by all means go barefoot!”

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