22, freelance illustrator and graphic designer What are you wearing? A Forever 21 V-neck tee, thrift-store shorts, gray tights from Target, Rocket Dog flats and jewelry that I made.

What words best describe your style? Simple, sleek, with a dash of flash.

What's the best way to buy local clothing or accessories? Go to fashion shows. Most local designers sell the work from the shows in stores like Cliché and Design Collective.

What's the last item of clothing you bought? Some blank tees from American Apparel.

22, server What are you wearing? A Bowie shirt from Urban Outfitters, houndstooth shorts from H&M, socks from American Apparel and shoes swiped from my sister's closet.

What words best describe your style? Eighties-electro-mod-rock.

What's the best way to buy local clothing or accessories? Direct from the designers.

23, prep cook What are you wearing? A hat from B-Squad, a shirt and belt from thrift stores, Levi's jeans from Urban Outfitters and vintage Levi's shoes from B-Squad.

What words best describe your style? Grandpa, skinny, repetitious.

What's the best way to buy local clothing or accessories? Ferocious hunting. Thrift stores, vintage shops, boutiques, antique shops. Go online and research. Don't be afraid to ask someone where they bought something.

What's the last item of clothing you bought? My jeans.

37, stylist/seamstress What are you wearing? A black dress with no label, a white belt from the Salvation Amy and white sandals from the Gap.

What's the best way to buy local clothing or accessories? Boutiques are chock-full of local designers' wares. Check out Design Collective.