For our September print issue—the style issue—we sent our photographers to ten Brooklyn neighborhoods (from Greenpoint, to Flatbush, and eight others in between) to document the way Brooklyn is dressing now. Style is different than fashion, and our goal was to capture the highly individual, creative, and inspiring styles representative of the people who sported them, and the spirit of the neighborhoods in which they walked. This is Bushwick.
Giad Ankari, 45
Occupation Artist Where are you headed? House of Yes Tell us about your outfit?
Unice Favorite item of clothing?
Bowtie Style icon? David Bowie What other decade and city’s style do you most wish you were
around for in its original iteration? The 80s
Franky Messi, 24
Occupation Bartender/Musician (Drummer) Where are you headed?
EBS New York (studying/drinking) Tell us about your outfit?
French & US Vintage Stores Favorite item of clothing?
Necklace One piece you covet more than any other? Ring Store where most of your clothes are from? Royal Cheese (Paris, France) Style icon? Jimi Hendrix What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? 1960’s-1970’s
Yugo Kuroki, 22
Tell us about your outfit?
Samae. Japanese traditional clothes. Break Fresh NYC. Favorite item of clothing?
Kimono Store where most of your clothes are from? Break Fresh NYC Style icon? Japan
Ryan Walters, 23
Occupation DJ/Ableton Instructor Where are you headed? Party Tell us about your outfit?
Vintage Jamaican Shirt/Junkanooz,
Joma Shorts, BornDesign.com slip-on kicks Favorite item of clothing?
My Gibson Hat One piece you covet more than any other? My Gibson Store where most of your clothes are from? Vintage Style icon? Punk, Metal Shirts, ripped shorts What other decade and city’s style do you most
wish you were around for in its original iteration? Berlin- 80s
Gregory, 25
Occupation Wholesale @ Paul Smith Where are you headed? Brunch – House of Yes Tell us about your outfit? I wore this last weekend in Fire Island and a lot of guys liked it. I don’t know what the writing even means. A friend gave it to me. Favorite item of clothing?
My 90’s dad shorts I thrift shopped for
$1 + My Paul Smith metallic briefcase. One piece you covet more than any other? My dad’s turtleneck sweater he gave me. Sometimes he wants it back. Ha. Store where most of your clothes are from? Paul Smith, Thrift Shops, San Francisco clothing, Friend’s Boutique Style icon? JFK, Bee Gee’s, YSL, My Mom What other decade and city’s style do you most
wish you were around for in its original iteration? 70s NYC Glam, I wish I was older in the 90’s to dress better.
Jenny Palumbo, 23
Occupation Music Where are you headed?
Brunch Tell us about your outfit? I ordered this dress online and it took like a month to get here and
then I didn’t love it – but I cut off the sleeves this morning and I’m def. Feeling it now. Favorite item of clothing?
Fur vest One piece you covet more than any other? Ripped up Doc Martens from 2013 Store where most of your clothes are from? Brandy Melville! Style icon? Hot girls from Tumblr (and I’m laughing about it) What other decade and city’s style do you most
wish you were around for in its original iteration? London or NYC punk scene (1980s)
Be, 27
Occupation Barista Where are you headed? Brunch Tell us about your outfit? Bunch of ripped up hand me downs from my best friend back home, and Chloe Sevigne’s shoes she sold to Beacons : ) Favorite item of clothing?
Shoes
Store where most of your clothes are from? Beacon’s Closet Style icon? Most likely my best friend What other decade and city’s style do you most
wish you were around for in its original iteration? California in the 60’s/70’s
Megan McDearman, 25
Occupation Stylist Asst. (Fashion) Where are you headed?
The Rookery Tell us about your outfit? I got this dress at a thrift store. I cut it a little too short but it works. One piece you covet more than any other? My Polo backpack. Store where most of your clothes are from? Thrift stores What other decade and city’s style do you most wish you
were around for in its original iteration? Late 70’s, Early 80’s
Krishaine Francis, 24
Occupation Restaurant Manager Where are you headed?
Home Tell us about your outfit? Simplistic is the idea behind it. Denim jacket from Topshop,
denim pants from Zara. Favorite item of clothing?
Jackets One piece you covet more than any other? Balmain Jeans Jacket Store where most of your clothes are from? Vfiles, Topman, and Opening Ceremony. Style icon? Michael Jackson, Rihanna, ASAP Rocky, and myself What other decade and city’s style do you most
wish you were around for in its original iteration? 1920s, 1960s, 1991
Michael Burch, 29
Occupation Fashion Designer Where are you headed? To a designer Friend House Tell us about your outfit?
Edgy & Raw Favorite item of clothing?
Shoes One piece you covet more than any other? Don’t have one. Store where most of your clothes are from? I design and wear most of my own clothes,
but if not, then I support other designer friend’s pieces. Style icon? Myself & Boris Saberi/Rick Owens/Julius 7 What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? Medieval/Dark Ages
Emily Carroo, 22
Occupation Actor, Dancer, Makeup Artist Where are you headed? Work : ) Tell us about your outfit?
I made the top, and needed pants obviously,
so went with Black jeans & my Jefferys <3. Favorite item of clothing?
Undies <3 (is that allowed?) One piece you covet more than any other? Shoes and accessories! Store where most of your clothes are from? Thrift and I cut up old things… and the typical chain stores! Style icon? Anyone that can rock leather and sexy red lip. What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? Always NYC <3
Darryl Riley (White Shirt), 17
Occupation Photographer Where are you headed?
A friend’s house Tell us about your outfit?
Most of it was handmade and thrifted. I found the chain in a box
and got the handcuffs from a Halloween costume. Favorite item of clothing?
My green thrifted bomber jacket. One piece you covet more than any other? I love a good denim pant. Store where most of your clothes are from? Thrift stores like L-train or Beacon’s Closet. Style icon? Jaden Smith What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? Most likely the ‘90s.
Ziggy Black, 22
Occupation Human Rights Activist Where are you headed?
Friend’s place Tell us about your outfit?
I’m really into the high waist pants lately. Favorite item of clothing?
Acid wash, high waist denim. One piece you covet more than any other? Travis Scott merch tee. Store where most of your clothes are from? Various thrift shops. Style icon? Jaden Smith What other decade and city’s style do you most
wish you were around for in its original iteration? 90’s hip-hop era.
Mike Green, 33
Occupation Music/Books Where are you headed?
BBQ Tell us about your outfit?
Comfortable Shirt, Old Shorts, Black Feet, Basica CIA-style hat Favorite item of clothing?
Comfy Shirt One piece you covet more than any other? Boxer Brief Store where most of your clothes are from? Burlington Style icon? Kramer, right? What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? Richard Hell Dressing “up”
Maxime Robillard, 27
Occupation Music Producer Where are you headed?
Backyard Cookout Tell us about your outfit?
This is my Romeo + Juliette, Baz Luhrmann,
Silk Shirt and Old ass shoes that ought to be replaced. Favorite item of clothing?
Sheets as scarves, shawls, just to use as anything. One piece you covet more than any other? This fabric/rug I bought in an oasis in the Sahara desert Store where most of your clothes are from? The Arc, thrift store in Colorado Style icon? If I ever have questions, I look to Bowie… What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? Pittsburgh 1962
Anne Freya, 27
Where are you headed?
BBQ Tell us about your outfit?
It’s really comfortable Favorite item of clothing?
Latex Crop Top One piece you covet more than any other? Really comfortable underwear Store where most of your clothes are from? Need Supply What other decade and city’s style do you most wish you
were around for in its original iteration? 1970 NY without a doubt.
Kendall, 25
Occupation Fashion Designer Where are you headed?
Friend’s Party Tell us about your outfit?
This romper is the best in 90 degree weather because I don’t need a bra. Favorite item of clothing?
Metallic Silver Hat One piece you covet more than any other? Matching Socks Store where most of your clothes are from? My mom Style icon? Marty McFly from Back to the Future What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? 2069
Seth Rosenberg, 31
Occupation Servant Where are you headed?
Some nameless abyss Tell us about your outfit?
I got jumped in these jeans. There’s a hole in the crotch and inextinguishable blood stains. Favorite item of clothing? A good pair of new socks. One piece you covet more than any other? Rompers. I wish I could wear rompers. Store where most of your clothes are from? Metropolitan Vintage/The Internet Style icon? The actors in “Jules and Jim”
Gregory Hill, 27
Occupation Manager Where are you headed? Global Tell us about your outfit?
I wear the Grant Hill jersey cuz my last name is Hill Favorite item of clothing?
Grant Hill jersey One piece you covet more than any other? My jordan shorts Store where most of your clothes are from? Ebay Style icon? Kobe What other decade and city’s style do you most
wish you were around for in its original iteration? 90’s
Dominique Fitch “Night Doll”, 28
Occupation DJ @ Night Doll Where are you headed?
The abyss of my drunken mess : ) Tell us about your outfit?
Forever 21. My mom bought it for me because I told her I was going to church, but it was just some crazy concert at a church, lol. Favorite item of clothing?
All of my black boots. 100 pairs. One piece you covet more than any other? I love all my babies the same : ) Store where most of your clothes are from? All my stuff from thrift stores + sex shops are pretty equal. Also, UNIF. Style icon? Grace Jones. Jane Jetson. Naomi Campbell. What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? Brooklyn year 5000. Future shit!
Monica Morales, 26
Occupation Asst. Buyer/ Receiving Manager Where are you headed?
Curating my experience for your buying pleasure. Tell us about your outfit?
Uzi Tee Dress in Wht/Blk Broken Lines, Black Military Rangers Vest,
Orange Platform Sandals (EBAY!) Favorite item of clothing?
Rangers Vest, trying to no longer carry a bag. One piece you covet more than any other? Same ^ Store where most of your clothes are from? Alter (Brooklyn)/EBay Style icon? The Fifth Element (Gaultier) What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? NYC 2040, Future is now.
Liz Pfriem, 29
Occupation Music Supervisor Where are you headed?
To the top Tell us about your outfit?
Company clothes Favorite item of clothing?
Sophie Shorts Store where most of your clothes are from? Other otheries or thrift Style icon? Fart noise What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? 1970s NYC
Devon Banks, 34
Occupation architectural photographer Where are you headed?
Birthday barbeque Tell us about your outfit?
Vintage skirt from this excellent vintage store in Salem, Oregon; black Lacoste polo; Vince sandals; Bally bag Favorite item of clothing?
Men’s kimono One piece you covet more than any other? Depends on my mood Store where most of your clothes are from? Black off vintage, salem, oregon;
Lexington, VA Goodwill; various vintage stores Style icon? Swinton What other decade and city’s style do you most wish
you were around for in its original iteration? 60’s Paris
Franky Messi, 24
Holy shit this is terrible. RIP Brookyn.