Photograph by Devyn Glista
Occupation: Senior designer at Icon Commerce and stylist-in-training
Style: Smart streetwear
How long has style been important to you?
Since I was a teen because that’s how I connected with my sisters. I’ve always enjoyed the idea of being unique and different.
How would you describe your style as a teen?
I wanted to explore more of the grunge aesthetic, but because my sisters were like mothers to me, my sister Nancy was like, “Nope, you’re not getting JNCO jeans. That’s not your vibe.” In high school, I was very much into the preppy aesthetic. I remember always being taken into American Eagle and Abercrombie & Fitch, but I would go to secondhand stores and get interesting pieces to make it a bit more my own. I remember getting this Abercrombie polo and then going to a secondhand store and buying this bright orange neon vest.
How has your style evolved since then?
Especially as of late, I really love mixing things you wouldn’t traditionally wear as a man. Why can I not wear barrel jeans? I started to mix a lot of things you wouldn’t traditionally call “masculine.” I’ve been obsessed over the past couple years with the idea of carrying a bag, whether it’s a Baggu or a crossbody, because why can’t I carry that? I think it’s a trap a lot of guys fall into, that they have to carry everything in their pockets, and I’m like, “This is life-changing. I can literally carry everything I need for my day in a bag, and it’s cool.” I love the idea of being able to wear things that are not just aesthetic but functional.
What’s a universal style tip you love?
It’s as simple as, Wear what makes you happy. Wear what’s going to make you feel confident about yourself. Wear what’s going to be you, and do not worry about what anyone else says or thinks.
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