Japanese street fashion & Toronto street style
From the category archives:
Novella
Name: Novella
Occupation: PhD student
Novella, an Italian exchange student, says her style is a mix of chic and sporty elements. She’s a big fan of accessories, and other than her newly purchased scarf, everything she’s wearing is from Italy. In her free time, she loves watching live music (especially blues and jazz) while enjoying some good beer or wine. She’s also passionate about theatre, and has done professional acting in her homeland.
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Mugsie
Name: Mugsie
Occupation: Costume designer/custom bra maker
Mugsie, who’s from Chicago, is in town for a couple of months to study bra making. She says she likes to sew and make her own clothes, and she also gets a lot of pieces at thrift stores, such as her skirt and shirt. She’s wearing Doc Marten boots and her bag with the Andy Warhol print on it was a Christmas gift from her mom. She’s interested in gender activism and she likes listening to indie rock. Her favourite band is Sleater-Kinney.
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Matt
Name: Matt
Occupation: Armour crafter
Matt says most people consider him to be a goth, but he basically likes to wear things that stand out. He’s wearing a Tripp NYC kilt, New Rock boots, and a sweater he may or may not have gotten from Walmart (he can’t remember for sure). In his free time, he likes doing artwork, going to clubs, and listening to metal and industrial electronica. His favourite bands are KMFDM and Pop Will Eat Itself.
Check out Matt’s work at madmattsarmory.com
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Shauna Jean
Name: Shauna Jean
Occupation: Semiotic theory student
“I hang out with a lot of lesbians and we all kind of have the same style,” says Shauna Jean, whose wardrobe consists mainly of vintage items and stuff from thrift stores. Her interests include photography and collage, and she’s planning to start a publication about feminist theory and art. As for music, she’s currently into Chuck Berry and The Kinks.
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Jen
Name: Jen
Occupation: Soon-to-be massage therapy student
Jen says she likes to do a lot of thrift shopping. She’s wearing a shirt and skirt from Value Village, Doc Marten boots, a hat from H&M, and glasses from Hakim Optical. The Nikon camera hanging around her neck isn’t there for nothing – she loves photography, as well as going to concerts, traveling, and reading history/fiction books. As for music, she likes 90s alternative and 70s rock. Nine Inch Nails is one of her favourite bands.
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CJ
CJ says he gets inspiration for his style from his dad. He’s wearing American Apparel pants, shoes and a blazer from 69 Vintage, and a found shirt. His interests include watching films and reading gothic fantasies. He enjoys the written works of Daniel Handler. Music-wise, he’s a big fan of 90s grunge. Some of his favourite bands are Hole, Nirvana, The Breeders, and The Pixies.
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Nica
Nica says she’s a fan of boho chic. She’s wearing a red cardigan, Frye boots, and a dress from Fresh Collective. Her interests include reading fiction, meeting people, and rock climbing. Music-wise, she likes listening to Toronto-based artists like Jason Collett.
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