The Style Issue

Neighborhood Watch

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Published: Apr 25, 2007

Philly isn't known for its runways.

Or its sample sales.

Or its fashion parties. (The toothpicks at Hands & Knees don't count.)

But you won't find a more diverse crop of curiously clothed cityfolk than the amateur fashionistas who strut our crosswalks and subway platforms. Which is why we took our Style Issue straight to the streets.

We stopped strangers to chat about what they're wearing, and what their style says about them.

We pounded the pavement in Philly neighborhoods — some obvious (Old City, South Street), some not so obvious (the Great Northeast, West Philly) — for the best spring and summer finds.

We shopped for girl sneakers, funky hats, T-shirts, sharp specs and wacky nails.

We even asked local makeup artists to use faces like canvas to represent the 'hoods that most inspire them.

Here's hoping they inspire you.

Edited by Ashlea Halpern

Photo styling by Ashlea Halpern, Elisabeth Holm and Kevin Kernan

Makeup artist interviews by Erin Brodbeck

On-the-street interviews by Elisabeth Holm

Shopping by Elisabeth Holm, Salihah James, Nyjia Jones, Amy Strauss and Monica Weymouth

Special thanks to makeup superstars Laurie Baldwin, Eric Johnson and Joe Platia; models Danielle Bacho, Christie Bonetti, Lauren Harris, Kasey Kauffman and Kim Welding; and hairstylist Tania Keith

 

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