Daily Fashion 261

'whatever I choose to wear as long as I am comfortable and confident, is a work of art...'

Submitted by Brianna Pippens
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'The story of my style is definitely one that has gone through phases and periods from eccentric to androgynous. Growing up my mother would always have me in the most adorable outfits. She kept me stylish with lots of colors and patterns. As I matured and started to come into my own I started to realize that I love to wear clothes that are comfortable but give off a vibe of my personality.

I love thrifting, when I realized that could find remarkable vintage pieces in thrift shops ( way before the Macklemore song) I fell in love. From an old college crew neck, to a paisley pair of pants I have found that my favorite clothing has come a thrift store. I have always been inspired by the Cosby Show and A Different World and the outfits that they wore, especially Denise Huxtable, Lisa Bonet.

80's and 90's pop culture definitely influences my sense of style. I like to be versatile, aesthetically pleasing and sometimes elegantly disheveled. When I get dressed I usually listen to music which definitely influences my choices. Tribal prints, floral patterns, acid wash, tie-dye, over-sized blazers overalls, high waisted jeans, penny loafers are a few of the things that I love to wear.

I love to look at people like Solange Knowles, Zoe Kravitz and Erykah Badu, they inspire me to be myself in what I wear and not just try to go along with the latest trends if I don't really like them. As a visual artist I like to think of myself as a canvas, and whatever I choose to wear as long as I am comfortable and confident, is a work of art.'

Daily Fashion 260

'a good education is linked to a good dress...'

Submitted by Simone Stancinelli
instagram @sstanca

'My very first contact with the world of fashion and style goes back to my childhood when I used to go to my grandmother's atelier in Venice. My grandmother was a designer of clothes and traditional dresses for the Venetian carnival. At that time, I received great inspiration from customers who frequented the atelier. I’ve learned that education is the basis of the style.

Now I try to use my style to communicate with other people my personality. The first approach is the most important and I think that a good education is linked to a good dress. Style is my business card and I use it not only for work relations, but also in everyday life. It is often confused the meaning of style, elegance, fashion... but my personal experience has taught me is that you can also wear the best suit that you have, but if the wearer has empty personality and no character is completely useless to define it stylish.

I love style in general, but I usually only wear clothes that reflect my personality and my story. I'm Italian and my greatest love is Italy. This means I especially wear clothes of various shades of blue and I have a big passion for the double-breasted jackets. My two most important sources of inspiration are L’Avvovato Gianni Agnelli and Lapo Elkann. The accessory that I cannot give up are the glasses that remind me of the typical Venetian Carnival masks.'

Daily Fashion 259

'Fashion and art is truly an open expression...'

Submitted by Ron Bass
instagram @iam_ronbass

'Fashion? I don't even know what that is. Art? Now that's my true expression. Visually, I
process all things artistically. Whether it be through clothing, paint to canvas or love, I tend to find peace in it all.

This process stemmed from my beautiful parents who are now my angels. They presented color and the concept of contrast to me at an early age. A lesson and gift that I still carry with me today. Growing up in Brooklyn, NY also contributed to my taste palette. The scene of the early 90s was very vibrant and raw. As a kid I soaked it up like a sponge.

I remember vividly riding with my dad on his bicycle and people watching, taking mental note of all the interesting styles we would see. It was not until years later in college where I applied my artistic eye on fashion. From that point I've been honing my vision. Fashion and art is truly an open expression and I'm glad that I can let my wings out and fly.'