NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Pretty couples and their pretty bikes
In this column's past, Critical Mass immersed itself in one neighborhood each week and found its most stylish inhabitants. We're switching things up. Now, this will be a space for us to find fashionable folk all across the city. But we're still keeping the hood theme ' kinda, sorta ' by asking our subjects where they're from and therefore trying to glean which trends are specific to which neighborhoods. Photos | Nicole Saylor I'm likin' those love eyes, playa.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Pretty couples and their pretty bikes
In this column's past, Critical Mass immersed itself in one neighborhood each week and found its most stylish inhabitants. We're switching things up. Now, this will be a space for us to find fashionable folk all across the city. But we're still keeping the hood theme ' kinda, sorta ' by asking our subjects where they're from and therefore trying to glean which trends are specific to which neighborhoods.
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| Photos | Nicole Saylor |
| I'm likin' those love eyes, playa. |
Both from South Philly, Nashia T. (33) and Dustin K. (27) mostly shop at the Old City boutique Lost+Found. She also recommends Etsy for good finds, though she doesn't always stick with handmade goods and vintage. "I do shop at Urban,' says Nashia. 'I am guilty of that.' He's honest, too. "She bought my this shirt," says Dustin.
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| Photos | Nicole Saylor |
Hadji J. (22) emulates '40s styles, reasoning that it was a time when everyone looked good ' or at least they always did in the movies. 'People used to dress up ' not just for a special occasion,' says Hadji.
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| Photos | Nicole Saylor |
Laura J. (18), a North Philly student, turns to Keira Knightley for fashion inspiration. 'Sometimes she'll dress really casual,' says Laura. 'And then I love her dresses.'
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| Photos | Nicole Saylor |
Sarah W. (20), a Lower Merion resident, looks to model Erin Wasson for street style tips. 'She collaborates inspirations from different cities,' says Sarah.
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| Photos | Nicole Saylor |
Amber Lynn T. (28) lives in Fishtown, but makes her living in Northern Liberties as the owner of art gallery/boutique Amberella. She sees fashion as a game. 'I like dressing up in different costumes,' she says.
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