Eden Connelly a.k.a. Ether: poet, DJ, local food enthusiast, animal lover. SO: What brings you to Brooklyn? EC: Coming from upstate, it felt like the next move. It felt like living anywhere else would be blowing it. In hindsight, I came here for the inspiration–the motivation, the realness, the freedom, and Continue reading
Antone Smith: stylist, event production specialist, and social media coordinator On a recent graffiti walk through Bushwick, I ran into Antone. A Bronx native, Antone (AS), was just finishing up an afternoon at Afro-Punk’s HQ which shares its space with Free Candy on Atlantic Ave. I asked him what brought Continue reading
Izzy Man: musician, producer, graphic artist. Izzy, a Queens native, was recently spotted in Bushwick where he spent his day recording music with his team at a local studio. Dedicated to his craft, his style is often a reflection of his creative process. “You can usually catch me in some Continue reading
Kristen Tomanocy: thespian, poet, educator, and street style temptress. Kristen, 23, came to Brooklyn post-undergrad to continue her studies at NYU where she focuses on educational English and theater. When deciding on her place of residency, she chose Brooklyn as a living space over Manhattan because of its “neighborhood-y feel.” Continue reading
Originally from Los Angeles, Kyle and I met on the streets of Bushwick while I was photographing some nearby graffiti. When I lifted my head from the camera, Kyle was just about to walk past me when I blurted out, “Nice jacket!” “Thanks!” he responded, wearing a warm smile. His Continue reading
I met Tash in Bushwick one weekend. An Australian native, Tash came to NY to check out the music and art scene as well as the culture. Our interaction began on the front stoop where I spotted her rocking biker shorts that instantly brought me back to my early adolescence Continue reading
Cheeba Austin–a Houston, Texas native–is currently living and working in Brooklyn as a freelance writer. On this particular day in the Bedford Stuyvesant area, I approached Cheeba, who was adjusting her hair under her knit cap, and asked her a few questions about her effortlessly cool get-up. She was keeping Continue reading
Brrrrr, let’s reminisce about a warmer, sunnier Brooklyn! Today’s Street Style post features two unique girls from Bed-Stuy at Fort Greene’s Soul of Brooklyn block party, held by Afro-Punk and MoCADA Museum. Dancing, new interactions, fresh style, and good vibes filled the air. When Mila “Hubba” Myles and Cynthia Alexis arrived, Continue reading
I spotted Morgen adjusting her sneaker laces in Bed Stuy and thought, “Those are some fly Jordans.” I found out shortly after that she is a legitimate sneakerhead and lover of retro Nikes, vintage kicks and anything that catches her eye as unique. Morgen defines her sense of style as “random” and focuses on comfort while Continue reading
The first thing I noticed about Erica was her front door. I was actually in the middle of admiring its rusty texture and saturated colors and then out walked Erica — Brooklyn Styled‘s first street style victim. She was dressed in form-fitting black pants and a cropped leather jacket. She wore her Continue reading