Daily Fashion 233

‘I Was Into Art Long Before I Ever Knew What Fashion Was…’

Guest Fashion Illustrator Orch Eratli

Story submitted Jerry Ashlee
instagram @jerry_ashlee

‘My style hasn’t differed much from how I dressed myself in elementary school. I suppose the credit goes then to my mother and father for always being impeccably put together and setting the standard.

I was into art long before I ever knew what “fashion” was. I think I’m more an enthusiast of personal style and expression than I am interested in being a ‘fashionisto’. Mr. Rogers, Pee Wee Herman and Bill Cosby were big style Icons for me, not surprising I still have an affinity for sweaters and bow ties.'

Orch Eratli Fashion Illustration for the Daily Fashion Project

'Getting older I honed in on the importance of a good fit and distinguishing quality pieces that will stand the test of time. Once you gain a handle on prints, cuts, textiles and what colors work for you and you carefully curate a wardrobe you can be proud of. The rest just becomes good fun. ‘

Daily Fashion 232

‘I Later Attended Fashion School…’

Story submitted by Louis Piccolo
instagram @mrloupic

‘I started with fashion as a “sneakerhead.” At school I would always have the newest releases of sneakers that came out. It got to the point where I would even have themed outfits for certain days.

My style didn’t go unnoticed. Eventually I won best dressed in high school. I later attended fashion school and that’s when my style really took off. Learning different textiles and brands really helped change my perspective from being just a “sneakerhead” to a well dressed man.'

Daily Fashion 230

‘My Own Personal Style Evolved Into What It Is Today…’

Story submitted by Brandon Butler
instagram @headrick09

‘I am a native Texan, who never liked the stereotypical idea many have of Texans. You know the thoughts that all of us go around with hats and Cowboy boots accommodating our business suits, looking like JR from the sitcom “Dallas.” It was through this disdain that I feel like my own personal style evolved into what it is today. I always knew I wanted to have a professional job where I had to dress up everyday, but knew the hat and Cowboy boots look wasn’t for me.

I like to to view my own personal style as “preppy,” with the flare of a Southern Gentleman by thinking outside the box in my outfits, and pairing things together that many wouldn’t step out their comfort zone to do. It adds a certain “spice” to your life every now and again by doing this.'

'I base a lot of my outfits and colors off how I feel that day, because to me your own style is a direct reflection of your emotions at that time. Red for when I’m feeling bold, green when I’m feeling cool or relaxed, or black when I’m having a bad day.

I work as a tax accountant, another field in which the stereotypes run wild. I’m pretty sure you all have heard of the typical boring, dull, number cruncher, with no sense of style outlook of accountants. With my own style I want to break the mold of this view and have people say, “Accountants can be cool, and dress nice too!”‘