Fashion Forward Falcons Reece Dixon

Cruising around campus in groovy bell bottoms and vintage t-shirts, Reece Dixon (11) looks like a walking ‘70s fashion ad. Even so, Dixon did not just roll out of bed one day with his established “vintage” sense of style.

Sporting his grandma’s old Letterman jacket from 1961, Dixon is super keen on receiving vintage handme-downs from family members. One of his favorite hobbies includes thrifting and most of his closet consists of unique secondhand pieces.

“I haven’t bought a new item [of clothing] in probably two years,” Dixon said.

According to Dixon, his aesthetic is “vintage.”

“I like older stuff, I feel like it just suits me better,” Dixon said, explaining that his love for thrifting is what inspires his everyday wardrobe.

Dixon originally found his interest in fashion during COVID-19.

“There was nothing else to do, I was at home,” Dixon said. “So I just started experimenting.”

This trial-and-error process of fashion experimentation was important for Dixon, eventually helping him find his personal style.

After 2 years of experimenting, Dixon has landed on his current style.

“I started [out with a] 90s [style], like baggy, and then it just kept going down [in decades]. I’m [trying out the 70s] right now,” he said.

With the help of his friend Brandon Choy (12), Dixon eventually decided to bring his style to the TPHS campus.

Dixon’s experience in discovering fashion has made him an expert in creating a staple closet that he can educate others in.

“Just go with yourself, match colors, and [stick] to earthtones.”

“It’s hard to just one day wear boots to school,” Dixon said. “So [Brandon and I do] it together, and [it’s] just more comfortable.”

Dixon and Choy’s love for creating and sharing their outfits went so far as blowing up on TikTok. In November of 2022, a TikTok posted by Choy, showing off Dixon’s and Choy’s school outfits, got over 1 million views and Levi’s brand’s official account even commented on the post.

Ever since Dixon began experimenting with his style during COVID he has fallen in love with the world of fashion.

“I [may] end up wanting to go to fashion school,” Dixon said. “[I might follow in] my [uncle’s] footsteps, [who] is very high up in Gucci.”

But no matter where fashion takes him, Dixon can sleep easy, having recently secured one dream of his. That dream being a pair of 684 Levis from the ‘70s.

by Elsa Goodman