A Conversation with TORRES Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag. TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last. Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe. I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music. First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record? Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people. How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record? Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting. Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available? This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was. Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible. Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song. Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you? The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either. Is it all autobiographical? Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience. Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic? I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands. It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences? Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now. How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional? I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit. How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here. I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras. What’s next for you musically? I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings. Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha. Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future. Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.
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A Conversation with TORRES Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag. TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last. Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe. I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music. First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record? Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people. How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record? Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting. Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available? This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was. Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible. Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song. Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you? The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either. Is it all autobiographical? Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience. Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic? I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands. It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences? Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now. How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional? I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit. How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here. I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras. What’s next for you musically? I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings. Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha. Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future. Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.
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A Conversation with TORRES Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag. TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last. Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe. I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music. First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record? Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people. How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record? Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting. Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available? This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was. Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible. Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song. Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you? The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either. Is it all autobiographical? Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience. Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic? I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands. It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences? Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now. How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional? I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit. How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here. I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras. What’s next for you musically? I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings. Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha. Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future. Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.
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A Conversation with TORRES Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag. TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last. Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe. I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music. First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record? Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people. How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record? Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting. Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available? This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was. Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible. Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song. Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you? The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either. Is it all autobiographical? Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience. Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic? I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands. It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences? Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now. How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional? I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit. How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here. I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras. What’s next for you musically? I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings. Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha. Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future. Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.
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A Conversation with TORRES Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag. TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last. Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe. I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music. First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record? Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people. How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record? Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting. Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available? This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was. Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible. Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song. Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you? The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either. Is it all autobiographical? Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience. Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic? I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands. It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences? Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now. How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional? I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit. How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here. I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras. What’s next for you musically? I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings. Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha. Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future. Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.
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A Conversation with TORRES Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag. TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last. Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe. I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music. First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record? Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people. How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record? Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting. Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available? This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was. Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible. Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song. Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you? The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either. Is it all autobiographical? Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience. Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic? I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands. It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences? Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now. How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional? I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit. How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here. I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras. What’s next for you musically? I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings. Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha. Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future. Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.
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A Conversation with TORRES Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag. TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last. Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe. I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music. First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record? Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people. How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record? Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting. Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available? This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was. Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible. Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song. Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you? The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either. Is it all autobiographical? Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience. Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic? I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands. It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences? Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now. How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional? I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit. How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here. I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras. What’s next for you musically? I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings. Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha. Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future. Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.
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A Conversation with TORRES

Mackenzie Scott has had a pretty good year so far. Last month she released her self-titled debut album under the moniker TORRES. And so far the response has been phenomenal. The Fader, NME, BBC Radio, Paste, and Paper, among others, have all written about TORRES. Pitchfork even gave her album an 8.1, along with a “Best New Music” tag.

TORRES is the best album of 2013 so far, in my opinion. It’s a unique body of work unlike anything you’ve likely ever heard. It’s austere, tragic, intimate, and completely novel. Her voice is full of character, and her musical formula is refreshingly simple. There’s no real climax to the album, and her songs lack any conventional structure. Everything just sort of happens, from the first track to the last.

Raw vocals, brilliant lyrics, true emotion, and an electric guitar. That’s TORRES’ entire recipe.

I recently linked up with Mackenzie for a photo shoot. We also took a minute to discuss her art, her new record, and her personal style. I’ve been a big fan of her sense of style for some time now, so I was eager to see what connection, if any, that it had with her music.

First off, congratulations on your debut album! The response has been overwhelming positive. Are you surprised at all by how enthusiastic everyone has been about your record?

Thank you so much. I am overwhelmingly flattered and grateful. I’m elated to know the record is striking some sort of a nerve with people.

How long has this album been in the making? And how long did it take to record?

Technically, you could say this album has been in the making for four years, as I began to write the material for the record in 2009. The recording process lasted all of five days, which was quick, albeit exhausting.

Your music is defined by its simplicity. The minimalism goes hand-in-hand with your lyrics. Was that a deliberate move when recording, or was it more a result of working with the resources that were available?

This is a funny topic. I graduated from Belmont University recently, so I suppose you could say I had ample opportunity to go a more slick, polished route, recording and production-wise. My decision to track to tape was as deliberate as the songwriting itself, and the major reason my engineer/producer Ryan McFadden and I chose to record at Tony Joe White’s home studio in Franklin. He had the analog resources that are not so readily available at your typical Nashville recording studio. It almost felt like I was running away from all the polish for which Music Row has become known. Maybe I was.

Do you do any writing outside of music? Because your songwriting is incredible.

Thank you. I do, actually. I write a lot of poetry and short stories, and have been doing so since I can remember. Those were the formats that originally inspired my love affair with words; songwriting didn’t come until later. I think I was halfway through high school before I wrote my first song.

Your music is deeply existential, and rather melancholic at times. Do you try to stay in one area thematically, or do you just say what comes to you?

The themes portrayed in my songs are merely concise, linear versions of what I only wish I could convey in everyday conversation. It’s my medium of communication; if I didn’t have it, I would explode or rot or something. I never “try” to write anything anymore. I did that for such a long time and would constantly beat myself up over it when I failed. Ultimately, the result is horrible when I try to say something that I don’t mean. I hate when I listen to artists sing about things I know they don’t care about. If you don’t care, chances are others aren’t going to care either.

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Is it all autobiographical?

Whether it is or not, it’s all relevant to the universal human experience.

Why play with an electric guitar instead of an acoustic?

I have more fun. It’s more diverse. It screams in my hands.

It’s hard to pinpoint your style musically, but you remind me of those early folk heroes. You have this raw, intimate voice and an idiosyncratic sound. Everything seems like your personality. Who/what are your musical influences?

Johnny Cash, Joan Jett, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Tori Amos, Brandi Carlile, St. Vincent, Imogen Heap, and Ryan Adams are just a handful of bands/artists who have influenced me at one point or another. There are a lot more that I’m probably blanking on right now.

How do your musical style relate to your fashion sense? I see a little of Johnny Cash, both in your music and your fashion sense. Is that intentional?

I suppose they’re correlated somehow. I wear what makes me feel good. Johnny is one of my heroes, and he’s certainly influenced me in all aspects, musically, fashionably, and otherwise. Fashion isn’t necessarily something that appeals to me, though, at least not in the way that it’s been portrayed in America. I think it can be beautiful and is a really fantastic medium of expression, but consumerism kind of bums me out and ruins the fun a bit.

How does Nashville influence your sound? There’re so many different scenes and so many different sounds here.

I’m not actually sure Nashville has influenced my sound a great deal. There are a couple of bands here that I’ve certainly taken cues from in terms of showmanship, but the influences on the music itself come from a myriad of places and span an impossibly wide variety of genres and eras.

What’s next for you musically?

I wish I knew! I’m going on a tiny tour in the next couple of weeks here, so that’s a start. Humble beginnings.

Any music videos in the works? I’m dying to see some visuals for “Honey” haha.

Nothing as of right now, but it’s probably safe to say there’ll be a video of some sorts in the near future.

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Be sure to visit TORRES’ website to find out info on tours dates, etc. Buy her debut album in digital or vinyl. And don’t forget to follow her on Twitter.

Also keep up with the TORRES tag on Public Garage Sale for more photos from our photo shoot.

What’s Been Good With Me Lately - NEW GIG If you been hanging out with me on my new blog, you’ll know that I’m still outchea being outchea. If you only keep up with TheCreativeRoutine, you may think that I’ve been mad incognito lately. In either case, here’s an update on my most recent antics. I recently joined the staff of Native Magazine, a new Nashville culture mag that launched a few months ago. With all the hype that Nashville has been getting recently from the rest of the country and other countries, Native couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I’ve been helping them out with fashion stuff, photography, writing and the like. I did some modeling for the first issue, in a summer lookbook for Savant Vintage Couture. It’s a rad clothing store in the 12South neighborhood, and I pretty much styled myself with everything I wanted to buy from there lol. If you’re ever around the neighborhood, be sure to check it out! Native Office @Moonbase I’m excited to see all awesomeness Native conjures up in the future and stoked to be a part of the team.  Be sure to check out the latest issue, September. There’s a cover story on Marc Scibilia, as well as features on Blackfoot Gypsies, Springwater, and more.
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What’s Been Good With Me Lately - NEW GIG If you been hanging out with me on my new blog, you’ll know that I’m still outchea being outchea. If you only keep up with TheCreativeRoutine, you may think that I’ve been mad incognito lately. In either case, here’s an update on my most recent antics. I recently joined the staff of Native Magazine, a new Nashville culture mag that launched a few months ago. With all the hype that Nashville has been getting recently from the rest of the country and other countries, Native couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I’ve been helping them out with fashion stuff, photography, writing and the like. I did some modeling for the first issue, in a summer lookbook for Savant Vintage Couture. It’s a rad clothing store in the 12South neighborhood, and I pretty much styled myself with everything I wanted to buy from there lol. If you’re ever around the neighborhood, be sure to check it out! Native Office @Moonbase I’m excited to see all awesomeness Native conjures up in the future and stoked to be a part of the team.  Be sure to check out the latest issue, September. There’s a cover story on Marc Scibilia, as well as features on Blackfoot Gypsies, Springwater, and more.
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What’s Been Good With Me Lately - NEW GIG If you been hanging out with me on my new blog, you’ll know that I’m still outchea being outchea. If you only keep up with TheCreativeRoutine, you may think that I’ve been mad incognito lately. In either case, here’s an update on my most recent antics. I recently joined the staff of Native Magazine, a new Nashville culture mag that launched a few months ago. With all the hype that Nashville has been getting recently from the rest of the country and other countries, Native couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I’ve been helping them out with fashion stuff, photography, writing and the like. I did some modeling for the first issue, in a summer lookbook for Savant Vintage Couture. It’s a rad clothing store in the 12South neighborhood, and I pretty much styled myself with everything I wanted to buy from there lol. If you’re ever around the neighborhood, be sure to check it out! Native Office @Moonbase I’m excited to see all awesomeness Native conjures up in the future and stoked to be a part of the team.  Be sure to check out the latest issue, September. There’s a cover story on Marc Scibilia, as well as features on Blackfoot Gypsies, Springwater, and more.
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What’s Been Good With Me Lately - NEW GIG If you been hanging out with me on my new blog, you’ll know that I’m still outchea being outchea. If you only keep up with TheCreativeRoutine, you may think that I’ve been mad incognito lately. In either case, here’s an update on my most recent antics. I recently joined the staff of Native Magazine, a new Nashville culture mag that launched a few months ago. With all the hype that Nashville has been getting recently from the rest of the country and other countries, Native couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I’ve been helping them out with fashion stuff, photography, writing and the like. I did some modeling for the first issue, in a summer lookbook for Savant Vintage Couture. It’s a rad clothing store in the 12South neighborhood, and I pretty much styled myself with everything I wanted to buy from there lol. If you’re ever around the neighborhood, be sure to check it out! Native Office @Moonbase I’m excited to see all awesomeness Native conjures up in the future and stoked to be a part of the team.  Be sure to check out the latest issue, September. There’s a cover story on Marc Scibilia, as well as features on Blackfoot Gypsies, Springwater, and more.
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What’s Been Good With Me Lately - NEW GIG If you been hanging out with me on my new blog, you’ll know that I’m still outchea being outchea. If you only keep up with TheCreativeRoutine, you may think that I’ve been mad incognito lately. In either case, here’s an update on my most recent antics. I recently joined the staff of Native Magazine, a new Nashville culture mag that launched a few months ago. With all the hype that Nashville has been getting recently from the rest of the country and other countries, Native couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I’ve been helping them out with fashion stuff, photography, writing and the like. I did some modeling for the first issue, in a summer lookbook for Savant Vintage Couture. It’s a rad clothing store in the 12South neighborhood, and I pretty much styled myself with everything I wanted to buy from there lol. If you’re ever around the neighborhood, be sure to check it out! Native Office @Moonbase I’m excited to see all awesomeness Native conjures up in the future and stoked to be a part of the team.  Be sure to check out the latest issue, September. There’s a cover story on Marc Scibilia, as well as features on Blackfoot Gypsies, Springwater, and more.
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What’s Been Good With Me Lately - NEW GIG If you been hanging out with me on my new blog, you’ll know that I’m still outchea being outchea. If you only keep up with TheCreativeRoutine, you may think that I’ve been mad incognito lately. In either case, here’s an update on my most recent antics. I recently joined the staff of Native Magazine, a new Nashville culture mag that launched a few months ago. With all the hype that Nashville has been getting recently from the rest of the country and other countries, Native couldn’t have arrived at a better time. I’ve been helping them out with fashion stuff, photography, writing and the like. I did some modeling for the first issue, in a summer lookbook for Savant Vintage Couture. It’s a rad clothing store in the 12South neighborhood, and I pretty much styled myself with everything I wanted to buy from there lol. If you’re ever around the neighborhood, be sure to check it out! Native Office @Moonbase I’m excited to see all awesomeness Native conjures up in the future and stoked to be a part of the team.  Be sure to check out the latest issue, September. There’s a cover story on Marc Scibilia, as well as features on Blackfoot Gypsies, Springwater, and more.
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What’s Been Good With Me Lately - NEW GIG

If you been hanging out with me on my new blog, you’ll know that I’m still outchea being outchea. If you only keep up with TheCreativeRoutine, you may think that I’ve been mad incognito lately. In either case, here’s an update on my most recent antics.

I recently joined the staff of Native Magazine, a new Nashville culture mag that launched a few months ago. With all the hype that Nashville has been getting recently from the rest of the country and other countries, Native couldn’t have arrived at a better time.

I’ve been helping them out with fashion stuff, photography, writing and the like. I did some modeling for the first issue, in a summer lookbook for Savant Vintage Couture. It’s a rad clothing store in the 12South neighborhood, and I pretty much styled myself with everything I wanted to buy from there lol. If you’re ever around the neighborhood, be sure to check it out!

Native Office @Moonbase

I’m excited to see all awesomeness Native conjures up in the future and stoked to be a part of the team. 

Be sure to check out the latest issue, September. There’s a cover story on Marc Scibilia, as well as features on Blackfoot Gypsies, Springwater, and more.

1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
Zoom Info
1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
Zoom Info
1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters ALEXANDER’S STYLE I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person. To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s. shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said. did you catch those elbow pads? I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals. the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks. i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s PATRICK’S STYLE Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.) also boots by billy reid… Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have. The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless. I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze. polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time. leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic EVAN’S STYLE  There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack. sweater by impact Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous. Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion. jean by bullhead Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.
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1980’s Prep, French Worker Jackets, and Sexy Sweaters

ALEXANDER’S STYLE

I’ve always felt that I have a highly disproportional amount of stylish friends, most of which actually aren’t involved in fashion. It’s always been a great thing, having a reservoir of steezy people I can feature on my blog. One of my favorite personal styles, as far as friends go, has to be that of self-described prep Alexander Lavelle. I’ve featured him on the site in the past, here and here. I love his style because it’s always a pleasure to see what’s he wearing when I run into him on a daily basis. And that’s one of the true hallmarks of a stylish person.

To an extent, Alex’s style has been definitely been influenced by contemporary European menswear. Just ask the Hermès scarf in his closet. But at his root, he’s an old soul, a traditional prep. Think Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, and Ralph Lauren. But you can’t forget about vintage Abercrombie & Fitch or vintage Ralph, and vintage a dozen other long-standing brands you’ve probably never heard of. Much of Alex’s closet is composed of family pieces passed down over time. For the shoot we went through his closet and combined some of his favorite heritage items for a true vintage prep feel: circa late ’80s-mid ’90s.

shirt by jos a banks, pocket square by armani collezioni

Most of the garments in this look are items handed down to Alex from his uncles and father. His blazer and trousers are late ‘80’s era prep, Anderson Little; they’re gifts from two separate uncles. His watch is a vintage Pulsar given to him from his father. It’s one of my favorite pieces in this look. If you need any reminder, refer back to the cover photo of this article. Nothing more needs to be said.

did you catch those elbow pads?

I don’t think it can be questioned though which item I dig most. As we were going through Alex’s closet to prep for the shoot, I ran across this accessory and immediately asked about it. I’m talking about his early 90’s vintage, red Ralph Lauren Polo Bear tie. It’s one of those undeniably cool items, especially since he can say that it came from his dad. This is one of the reasons why family heirlooms are so important. Heritage is the rage in menswear right now. What’s more heritage than the very items that your father and grandfather wore when they were your age? Raid your family attic, and see how much stylish, free clothing you can find. Talk to your dad about his older pieces. Back to the visuals.

the kind of ‘90’s polo bear that would make ghostface killah proud. braces are from jos a banks.

i couldn’t help but feature these vintage ray ban wayfarers passed down from alex’s dad’s high school days in the early ‘80’s

PATRICK’S STYLE

Patrick’s style is smart. Modern, flirts with preppy, and with great attention to fit and tailoring. He has a handful of thrifted items, but only one is featured in this post. It’s a gem though. (Second-hand clothing - thrifted, inherited, or otherwise — doesn’t have to be a thing of extreme habits. Your entire closet doesn’t have to be filled with thrifted goods to utilize their genius. Learn how to integrate them into your existing clothes, and discover some cool gems that’ll give you stories for when you inadvertently show them off.)

also boots by billy reid…

Patrick picked up this vintage French work jacket while in Paris. And when I say vintage, I mean it. Think 1950’s. A quality find like this is as good as one-of-a-kind. And that’s part of the appeal of thrifted/vintage pieces, the personalized feeling finds often have.

The rest of his outfit is not thrifted, but dope nonetheless.

I love the repeated color tones of Patrick’s outfit. It’s very fitting that he complements his vintage French work jacket with red, blue, and white accents on his polo collar, socks, and belt. That’s attention to detail, the kind of thing that can elevate your steeze.

polo by fred perry, belt by timberland, pants by natural selection

Patrick’s always been a master of layering. With weather in a city like Nashville’s you can really never tell what to expect. Winter days can take you from 60 degree highs to freezing very quickly. Tips like smart layering can help anyone survive the unexpectedness of winter chills. Check out the dope black leather jacket and scarf that Patrick threw on to complement his outfit. Raisin’ the stakes, a single layer at a time.

leather jacket by orthodox, scarf by banana republic

EVAN’S STYLE 

There’s an entire Tumblr dedicated to sexy sweaters. It’s pretty cool and has some interesting designs on it, which is great. Internet sweaters are cool and all, but no lifestyle change has brought me across more sexy sweaters than my increased exposure with thrifted and vintage goods. There’s a thrift store in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village (that is sadly going out of business) that always would keep a rack full of sexy sweaters. The sweater Evan wore for the downtown shoot would have fit nicely on the rack.

sweater by impact

Evan’s style is simple and classic. Not very over the top (aside from his sweater arsenal haha) or complicated. It’s very everyday and natural. But he pays enough attention to the basic rules, as well as overall fit to pull off his looks nicely. And as a college student, he also saves a fortune on a collection of sweaters that would make Coogi and Dr. Huxtable jealous.

Personal style doesn’t have to be ostentatious. I played soccer for 10 years growing up. And one pair of shoes that looks just as good on the indoor soccer court as it does on the streets of Pitti Uomo is the Adidas Samba. Sambas are as classic as they get, almost no-brainer stylish. I thought they were dope when I was 8 years old running around scoring goals. Not much has changed about my opinion.

jean by bullhead

Look at those stripes. That’s widespread appeal.

The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1) After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.
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The Runway - Scene&Heard: A Fashion Show (Part 1)

After posting yesterday the candids and miscellaneous shots from the recently ended night of fashion, it’s only fitting that today I showcase the real reason why hundreds converged upon a semi-small theater, on a Sunday night at our beloved university. The awesome collections shown that night were courtesy of half a dozen of Nashville’s most prominent designers. It’s safe to say that it was an enjoyable time for all involved.

Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise). Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor. If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.
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Scene&Heard: The Fashion Show

Good fortune has blessed me with the glorious opportunity to work with the university’s Public Relations Society, in order to put on an upcoming fashion show that has the makings to be one of Nashville’s most memorable fall events. 5 elite area designers. 50 area models. 1 charitable cause. 1 fantastic night. That’s the idea behind Scene&Heard, whose proceeds will go to benefit Soles4Souls (a commendable non-profit that provides shoes to those who couldn’t afford them otherwise).

Recently I, along with the masterminds behind Scene&Heard and about a dozen of the show’s models, got together for a promotional video/photo shoot. It was the first formalized shoot I’ve done of any sort. To say the least, it was a learning experience and quite a bit of fun. Of course, I shall be sharing with you all the fruits of that day’s labor.

If you’re going to be in the Nashville area this Sunday evening and are even remotely interested in attending Scene&Heard, don’t hesitate to send me a message or email me at thecreativeroutine@gmail.com.

Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds. I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.
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Street Photography - Hillsboro Village

Street photography, as an art form, has always been intriguing to me. I’ve had the urge for quite some time now (thanks, in part, to folks like 13th Witness and the Sartorialist) to just wander the streets, with a camera in hand, and take in all the sights and sounds.

I recently did just that in Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s more notable neighborhoods (and home to local musicians Ben Folds and Mat Kearney). I did my best to capture the visuals I saw, and convey them through still, 2-D images. It was, without doubt, some of the most fun I’ve had with a camera in some time.