UON Fleek - Noah Smith

U-ON FLEEK

With his Instagram following of 6000 (and counting), Noah Smith is taking leaps and bounds in the male fashion world with his unique sense of style. He works with countless brands and even has his own clothing line with Tanouk Ethical Apparel - all while keeping up with his studies at UON.

Name: Noah Smith Age: 20 Degree: Bachelor of Creative Industries Instagram: @noah_090

My style in 3 words: “My style in three words would be eclectic, hand-me-down and maybe surf.”

The best fashion advice I’ve received is: “Dress for the occasion. Never overdress because you’ll look dumb, but never be underdressed because I hate feeling out of place.”

My favourite place to shop: “I’d have to say Pretty Rad Store back in Port Macquarie. I used to work there. The clothes are epic and the owners Matty and Taylor are too. I love to support local (businesses).”

My favourite fashion trend would be oversized tops

I find inspiration from: “Online. A lot. I think being on websites like Instagram and Pinterest is where I find it most. Also, just in the shops - just making ideas in my head from what’s there in front of me.”

My least favourite fashion trend is:“Thongs and slides. I hate thongs and I hate slides.”

If the house was burning down and I could only save one thing from my wardrobe, it would be: “My weed printed underwear.”

My best tip for shopping on a student budget: “My best tip for shopping on a student budget would be to not go above your own means and to not buy items that cost too much because of your own ego. You know what I mean? People are shopping to make others think that they’re nice, and they try to get approval from other people. It’s very much a personal thing. Like we’re at uni, we can’t afford Gucci - go to the f****** op-shop you know?”

My wardrobe is full of:“Op-shop clothes and black t-shirts.”

Story by Jayme Zimmerman