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Subliminal Shift in
Sartorial Consciousness YADIRA VILLALOBOS GREENWICH VILLAGE, NEW YORK
All Photos by Yadira Villalobos I wake up every morning, ritualistically reaching into my closet to conjure up something to wear. Nothing out of the ordinary by any means, I’m sure many people do this almost absentmindedly each day. Or if they’re like me, pre-morning coffee, blindly feeling my way through the clothes. I squint trying to think, “Will I have any client meetings today? I should probably pack an after work gym bag... Will I skip my workout to meet up with friends later? I might want to wear something dressier if we’re going out for drinks. Or should I simply wear something comfy?” Being practical in these decisions is most important to me, given that I can’t actually go back to my apartment to change mid-day (thanks, MTA commutes). Still, I enjoy taking my time to dress in something I really like. As a self-declared style aficionada I also believe in the power of clothes as a form of self-expression. I look around during my train commute trying to decipher people’s style… for function, for comfort, for their jobs, or simply fun. And honestly, who doesn’t feel better when they’re wearing an outfit that fits just right and looks great, it can get your confidence flowing all day right? Une réorientation subliminale dans la conscience vestimentaire Je me réveille chaque matin, allant dedans mon placard d’une manière ritualiste, pour évoquer quelque chose à porter. Rien de l’extraordinaire de quelque manière que ce soit, je suis sûre qu’il y a de nombreux des gens le font distraitement chaque jour. Je plisse les yeux, essayant de réfléchir, « Aurai-je une réunion de clients aujourd’hui ? Je devrais probablement faire un sac
(Left to right: Anja McClain, Rosa, Mylean Raeder) Anja Q: What do you do? A:“I am from Seattle, currently working at a vintage clothing store, visiting the city before moving here in October.” Q: How would you define your style? A: “Like a very realistic haunted doll” Rosa Q: What influences your look? A: Music, movies, I like to make unique outfits with things that I thrift. To create a look you can’t just buy pre-made at any store. Mylean Q: Would you ever change your way of dressing to try to fit trends or what people say you should wear? A: No, I like looking different than others. Someone might think I am a certain way before meeting me but that’s just what they might think of me, not who I really am. I like this city because you could look any way you want and no one is really surprised by it.
