Archive for 2012
I’m thrilled to finally announce that I am one of nine street-style photographers now working with the iconic fashion publication W Magazine to bring fantastic content to their readers. The new collaboration, W’s World of Style, has been under wraps for about six months. As a Chicagoan, I’m even more excited to note that Chicago is the only city specifically represented. The other photographers, including Candace Lake, Craig Arend of Altamira, Adam Sinding of Le 21eme Arrondissement and Guerre of Guerrisms, represent the very best of the best in terms of worldwide fashion week street-style.
You’re probably familiar with their work in Vogue, V Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and many others. To be included in their company is a little intimidating, because I admire and respect them all so much. I think it’s a testament to Conde Nast’s foresight that they realize fans of street-style photography also want to see lots of everyday people with great style, and Chicago has that in spades.
My first batch of photos went live on Monday, and I’ll be uploading more in the months and weeks to come. Check out my photo gallery on wmagazine.com here!
Normally I split couples up so I can post each street-style photo individually, especially if it’s just one outfit that I’m really interested in featuring. Not so with these two, whose looks carry the same hip yet relaxed vibe common to people who hang out along the Blue Line.
Mesha’s explosively patterned dress is a vintage piece from the 1980s that she snagged from a boutique on Etsy. I love that she chose not to alter the silhouette and kept the strong shoulder pads in. Next time I see a dress like this at one of Chicago’s summer vintage markets, it’s mine…
