This month we are enjoying a variety of unique styles. With advice on how to avoid harmful shopping, inspiration for new outfits and fun personal opinions that help gain a new perspective on fashion. Everyone in this article has grown and learned new things about themselves through their clothing journey and each individual has important messages to share. As well as refreshing reflections of past experiences.
Misha
Stepping into styles with his Rick Owens platform boots, here is Misha. Misha is a fashion icon. Repping a dark alternative outfit. Wearing a black cap hoodie he custom embroidered with his brand name. Black baggy jeans he handmade himself, with custom embroidered details, double back pockets and belt loops. Sustainability is important to misha. He chooses to make his clothing, focusing on intentional, durable and meaningful items, crushing unethical disposable attire. His clothing also visibly represents how he feels. Misha says when he feels strong he wears something strong and when he feels softer his clothes will reflect that too. “Fashion is a way I communicate my inner state without speaking.” His wardrobe has drastically changed over the years, showing growth and confidence not only through the clothes himself but even the personal evolution of himself as a fashion designer and his handmade items. When it comes to discovering new designs Misha will take inventiveness from people he sees in real life as well as enjoying a good high end fashion show for some extra artistry. If Misha had a ‘time capsule wardrobe’ outfit it would include: an oversized black hoodie, baggy handmade denim, platform boots, a leather jacket, and a long white t-shirt for layering. He chooses this because he enjoys oversized comfortable clothing especially black. Misha’s advice for the fashion industry is to keep adding meaning to them or the clothes will just be fabric. Misha is a beautiful example of balancing his fashion creative construction journey without sacrificing the environment’s health.
Rosa
Rosa is rocking a soft grunger streetwear fit. All ethically sourced; dressed in a black Spider Man hoodie, belt and sneakers snatched from her boyfriend, with a thrifted necklace, black tank top and dark wash skirt, held together with handmade patchwork leg warmers. Rosa;s advice for avoiding over consumption with unethical clothing is to be picky with what you buy, only get something when you know you will be giving it a long life. Rosa has a divine perspective on life and clothing. This past year Rosa has focused on sewing and creating her own designs as well as giving character to her current wardrobe. “I think the wear and tear tells the story of all the adventures I had this year.” A piece of advice she would give the fashion industry is for designer brands to lower their prices. As a designer she understands the hard work and process when it comes to specific designs. But when it comes to designers charging tens of thousands of dollars just for the brand name is disrespectful to the average fashion lover who could never save up for that. Rosa has always had her own set style so when it comes to a ‘time capsule’ outfit she would wear; black boots, a ‘bust down’ spiderman watch, simple hoodie, snow hat and leather jacket. Her go to accessory is currently her handmade leg warmers, because they are chaotic yet intentional.
Leena
Leena is wearing a cool effortless night-out outfit. Donning a black cotton Victoria’s Secret corset top, faux fur from her mom, frilly skirt from Edited, and a black belt from Free People. Tied together with knee high white leg warmers from amazon, Target knee high boots, and hand me down jewelry. Leena is conscious of how much our consumption contributes to the environment, and chooses to avoid real fur and bad moral brands that use sweat shops, animal cruelty, etc. If Leena’s closet could talk she said it would scream or explode due to how many amazing second hand thrift store hauls she has had. Loving the vintage look of clothing over near fashion trends. If she had to give the fashion industry advice she would recommend reflecting on vintage color combos, preferably pops of color and adding chrome. She finds a lot of expressiveness through social media and naturally has an eye for finding the most popular items. If she had to pick a favorite accessory it would be thermal tights, because they keep her cozy and comfortable in her babydoll dresses while feeling sophisticated. Her ‘time capsule’ outfit would include her Steve Madden flats, penny lane coat, low waisted flared jeans, a tight long black sleeve and a retro cap. Leena creates a great sense of knowledge about following trends as well as keeping her own individuality and creative spins on a classic look.
