New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world, some may think that it is THE fashion capital of the world (I often flip flop between NYC and Paris, myself). Amazing designers, awesome shopping districts, and hipsters and fashionistas all around. But what I have come to notice is that many of the most fashionable of these people are in fact not from New York City, but instead moved there from somewhere else, be it a small town or another major city. I've noticed this is in observation of various reality shows, magazine/blog profiles, the club and even in my classes. They look FLY and when asked where they are from it's always, "I live in [Brooklyn, West Village, East Village, Harlem, etc.] but I am from [insert smalltown, USA here]".
Could it be that those fashionistas from smaller towns have to be creative because of a lack of inspiration around them, therefore they develop their own unique sense of style? And likewise, could it be that because there is so MUCH in NYC (and by 'much' I mean just a lot going on), that instead of being creative and unique, everyone dresses like everyone else or they copy the mannequin at their favorite store?
Now I am in no way saying that there aren't any fashionable New Yorkers. Not saying that at all. I am just stating my own experiences and observations.
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