Daily Fashion 234
‘People Don’t Actually Know My Name, They Call Me November…’
Story submitted by Fatma Al Bakry
instagram @novemberus
site Novemberus
‘I’m a fashion photographer based in Dubai. I’m always behind the camera shooting bloggers or editorial style photos. However, I am absolutely in love with simplicity & minimalistic fashion.
I LOVE monochrome and was introduced to fashion when I created my tumblr account 4 years ago. I was so inspired by all the beautiful people, and photography I saw on there that I started slowly experimenting with a new wardrobe, until I finally settled into my own personal style. I love street style photography, and how the people in it look effortlessly chic, and fresh.
Music has also inspired my wardrobe in a way! I guess I like to dress how I feel on that particular day, which usually ends up being either black or white. My biggest fashion inspiration so far has been Rihanna from 2013 up to now.'
'The name ‘Novemberus‘ was inspired from lyrics! (Mellowhype ft frank ocean) the lyrics went like “we fall out in the winter, September, October, novembering you.” I loved it immediately, I felt like November-you isn’t the name I wanted to go with. I wanted my work to represent the youth around me, everyone creative in the Middle East. I wanted us all to be one so I decided on ‘novemberUS’ because I didn’t want it to just be about me, I wanted to have some sort of a collaborative movement which Is why I’m always working with other creatives and I was born in November.
People actually don’t know my name, they call me November! It’s quite funny.’
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.'
