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Fashion Forward

Inspirational Street Style in Memphis

Article by Amy Birdsong Golden

Photography by Bonner Morgan

Originally published in River City Lifestyle

Katherine

“To me, fashion has meaning. What do you want to say today? Or feel. Getting dressed up is a vital way to express myself and is a creative outlet. My mother instilled in me a discipline in creating a cohesive outfit. Color can be playful, interesting, and occasionally complicated. And as Iris Apfel said – color can raise the dead.”

Chioke and Natalie

“My body is the canvas; the clothes are the paint. It allows me to be myself in a multitude of ways, and I love that.”

“My style is a way to INSPIRE other women to lean into their individual beauty and use fashion as an external declaration of her UNIQUENESS that is both comfortable and ALL her!”

Paul

“I wear a wetsuit to work. Fashion is not really a primary concern of mine. I tend to opt for letting things find me instead of the other way around. Buried at the bottom of endless boxes from my wife’s grandfather‘s house- two pairs of 1970s Gucci loafers. Dusty... but still with plenty of life. And a perfect fit.”

Ziggy

“My dad got me into suits, getting dressed for church. I am still wearing them, but for every day. I have nine or ten of them. Suits are a beautiful armor. Your confidence is through the roof. Hey, and always have a whatchamacallit on for a conversation piece. One pop of something will take you to the next level.”

Cecilia and Bash

"Fashion is about unveiling your inner world in a bold, thought-provoking way. It has a transformative, celebratory quality altering the experience of your life in an instant. As a business-owner and new mother, fashion represents adventure and escapism, permitting me to step into the various roles of my life with strength and a bit of whimsy."