We spent this weekend with close friends in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We drove out to see Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, one of our favorite up and coming Midwest bands, play on their home turf at the legendary Founder’s Brewery. Many thanks to the guys (and gal) of Poor Boys Relief for letting us crash at their pad, yet again!
So when I saw Joel at Founder’s I could not resist photographing him. I know this is a Chicago streetstyle website, but if you think about it Grand Rapids is a part of the Chi-Pitts megalopolis… that’s urban planning jargon for “extended urban environment.” Jeremy says I could justify anything – I blame it on my year working in the legal industry. Anywho, I have a soft spot in my heart for well put together twenty-something men in cardigans. When I initially spotted Joel at the bar I knew I had to feature him – no matter what city he happens to live in.
Randall is a designer at Michelle Tan in Bucktown. He’s also an incredibly nice guy. Yesterday I walked out of his boutique with a really unique dress by Ming. Be sure to check back to see it the next “Editor’s Style” post. Randall was gracious enough to allow me to photograph him even though he said “I’m not all dressed up.” I think he looks fabulously cool! I’m all about featuring realistic street style, not just the extremes.
With all the talk of Fall 2010’s newest “urban warrior” trend, here’s a true Chicago urban warrior with loosely tousled hair and a bone for an earring. Grace is also gorgeous, to boot.
