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| Erica, a master student originally from New York, studying Media, Communication and Development |
Erica, a master student originally from New York, studying Media, Communication and Development describes her style as a mix between classically “american” and eccentric. Combining pieces from J. Crew with items she picks up in a thrift store, she aims for a style full of opposites: “It's fun to be unexpected!”. Today her outfit is perfectly in sync with this objective: a girly skirt combined with a masculine jacket, shoes and briefcase create a truly remarkable look!
Inspiration can come from many sources, but for Erica living in New York has sparked her creativity more than anything else. She gets ideas from people on the street, especially across the river. “Brooklyn is more edgy than the rest of New York, which can be quite conservative”, she states. Applauding Londoners for their provocative style, she admits to a serious “shoe envy” when walking down the street here. According to Erica, upon comparing fashion in both cities, London fashionistas put a strong emphasis on what they put on their feet, and create the outfit around their footwear, whereas in New York people think more in terms of outfits.
On the subject of “ethical fashion” Erica says she does not specifically select her clothing on its ethical value, although she does think it is important to take care of her clothes so as not to waste the effort put into producing it. Moreover, her love for thrift store shopping is not merely based on the possibility of finding original items: “While I don't seek out hemp clothing or actively eschew leather materials and fur, I think an important element of eco-friendliness is reusing and recycling. Visiting my local thrift store (or my mom's closet!!) for amazing finds cuts down on shipping and helps to neutralize the environmental impact of transporting a sweater from some factory across the world.”
