DAVID MENDOLIA
20, student
Seen at: The Crooked Teeth online magazine release party.
What are you wearing? Shirt from American Apparel, cardigan from Express, BDG blazer, Triple5Soul coat from Opitz Outlet, bowtie from Macy's, Levi's 511 jeans, Johnston and Murphy shoes.
Describe your style: Cheap but classy. Nearly everything is thrifted, and I try to keep away from anything gaudy. Consistency is important: What you see here is what I will look like at school on Monday.
Who are your favorite style photographers? Julia Galdo, Scott Schuman, Backyard Bill, Mario Testino and hundreds of other Flickr, Tumblr and Lookbook.nu users.
Is fashion a good creative outlet for young adults? Of course. If you want to use your attire to say something, then let it. Everyone has his or her own way of self-expression, and fashion is definitely one way to do it.
Favorite item of clothing? Socks.
ELLEN DAHL LAWSON
