Marcus is another one of my favorite Chicago kids I know from the streets. He’s got such a great personality and fantastic sense of style. Every time I see him he’s rocking a different look. The first time I spotted him he looked very Hamptons meets Michigan Ave.The second time he was wearing an incredible blazer, which I found out was vintage Yves Saint Laurent. The third time around Marcus’ look is still riffing on classic men’s fashion, but he’s infused more of a hip-hop sensibility. His flat brimmed cap (that says Paris, of course), red braided hair, and loads of tough masculine jewelry bring a street aesthetic to an outfit with preppy elements (tasseled loafers, cuffed slacks), illustrating the power of accessories to define a look.

Fashion allows us to completely reinvent ourselves every morning. Marcus is a reminder to all of us never to get stuck in a sartorial rut, and to constantly evolve how we dress. Find inspiration in how he takes two different aesthetics – preppy & hip-hop – and blends them together to create a style that’s entirely unique and completely his own.