Daily Fashion 224
‘She Also Taught Me That As A Woman I Can Embrace My Homosexuality…’
Story submitted by Camion Horton
instagram @youngwild_genius
‘My style is inspired by how I was raised. My mother raised four children (3 girls, 1 boy) alone and I’m the oldest. She taught me that being well dressed is a form of good manners and coming from the south that is important.
She also taught me that as a woman I can embrace my homosexuality, wisdom, nerdy traits and love for random things through what I wear; so that instead of people judging me when they see me on the subway or bus or walk into my 7am college class they embrace and smile because I am a story expressed through every piece of clothing and fabric that touches my chocolate skin.’
Daily Fashion 222
‘I Would Feel In Love With The Glamour Of Old Hollywood…’
Story submitted by Raven Roberts
instagram @swankstylista
swankstylista.com
”I was introduced to fashion by my mother. I’ve always looked up to my mother and her fashion sense. We would watch old movies and I would feel in love with the glamour of old Hollywood fashion.
Today, I would say my style is a mix of vintage and trendy touches. I wear what I like. At times I can be seen wearing a men’s item or two. I like to go from edgy to girly and even mix the two styles into one outfit. I feel as though fashion can’t be put in a box. It’s you every part of you, and for this Gemini woman there’s a lot of parts.’
Daily Fashion 221
‘As A Young Child My Father Always Instilled In Me That…’
Story submitted by Carly Jean-Lys
instagram @carlito_718
‘As a young child my father always instilled in me that the way you are dressed represents the type of man you are. To be distinguished you must dress the part.
Now as a young man my fashion embodies what a true “Dapper Dan” represents. Fashion is what you buy, style is what you wear. I’m 26 years old. I grew up in Brooklyn,N.Y. in an impoverished neighborhood. My father desperately sheltered me from that kind of environment while other kids attended school with oversized baggy clothes and overpriced sneakers. He sent me to school occasionally in a nice pressed suit and shine buffed shoes.'
'My father taught me to be successful one must dress the part. To be a leader one must create his own lane and diverge from the common one. As a leader you don’t only represent yourself but an organization, group or culture. ‘Dressing the part’ shouldn’t be an obligation but rather a duty. A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back to the crowd. Fashion promotes individuality and not conforming to society.
I know I’m fulfilling the role when I’m consciously aware that everyone around me is striving for excellence and wants to make a difference not for themselves but for others around them and their community. The gift of inspiring others is a reward within itself. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’