Juliette Swango, Store Secretary for
Buffalo Exchange

Vest: Buffalo Exchange, $8
Shirt: Old Navy, $8
Jeans: Ross, $12
Boots: Buffalo Exchange, $22

“I think it goes back to thinking outside of the box. Stop assuming something looks good on you just because it looked good on you five years ago.”

Juliette said she favors vintage, or would-be vintage, clothing because of its tailored look that draws out her personality. She said she does not hate all modern clothing — she loves the current trend of hand bags — it’s a just a matter of picking and choosing what fits her personality best. Juliette said her fashion is a necessary form of expression in her day-to-day life.

Jason Tony, Employee at Buffalo Exchange

Gauges: The Zone, $20
Shirt: Custom-made
Pants: Buffalo Exchange, $16
Shoes: Urban Outfitters, $10

“For me fashion is just creativity. It’s an expression of art and who you are as an individual. Fashion just goes on and on forever.”

Jason said he custom tailors his clothing with a friend to resemble a circus-esque style. With bits of influences from New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Japan, which he said creates a multifaceted fashion that focuses not on the trends but his individual preferences for punkish style. He said not everyone can wear the same thing, and that styles should be individualized for each person’s personality.

Michelle Gustafson, Photographer
from Jackson, Wyo.

Boots: Frye Boots, $120
Pants: Anthropologie, $80
Flannel: Younger brother’s
Undershirt: Urban Outfitters, $20
Jacket: Urban Outfitters, $90
Necklace: Anthropologie, $48
Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters, $10

“My rule is there are no rules. All rules are meant to be broken.”

With an emphasis on mixing elements of masculine and feminine style, Michelle said she unconsciously fell into the pop culture trend of skater flannels and prominent boots. Michelle said she endows her style with a modern vibe but maintains her individuality by avoiding too much “in trend” clothing.

Richie Sciascia, Bouncer in San Diego, Calif.

Beanie: Target, $10
Jacket: Ralph Lauren, $7.50
Shirt: Urban Outfitters, $25
Pants: Levi’s, $15
Shoes: Vans, Gift

“I like things that are cheap, first of all, and unique, second of all.”

Coming from the surfer-inspired trends of San Diego, Richie said his wear — sleek grays and black monotones mixed with bright plaids — contrasts with the established trends. He said he strives for clothing with a timeless nature such as Converse, Vans or Levi’s which are always in style. He even has flannels from the ’70s that continue to emerge into popularity.