Street style: 100% Human

100% HUMAN

Everyone’s idea of style is different – whether yours is simple, edgy, eccentric or chic. Not only does who you are influence your style, but your style also influences who you are as a person. Beth Grice took a wander around the city to see your style habits and how they make you, you.

Jay’s style is something that never fails to get attention – whether that be her favourite cable knit striped jumper or one of her many pairs of patterned trousers. It’s not just the clothes she wears that turn heads, her bold accessories and makeup make her someone to remember.

I’m mostly inspired by my mood”

"I’m mostly inspired by my mood – sometimes, I’m feeling bolder colours and patterns or sometimes a more relaxed, chilled black and white kind of aesthetic. The seasons also inspire me, whether it’s autumn or winter when I can layer up or summer where I go for something more simplistic like a playsuit. I don’t think I have a specific role model when it comes to fashion. I think my fashion is a bit of everything. I get most of my inspiration from my friends and through social media, choosing different aspects of people’s looks that I think could work for me. When looking for clothes, I tend to go to somewhere like ASOS for unique pieces and branded clothes at outlet prices. That being said, I adore pre loved clothing - about 50% of my wardrobe is vintage or from a charity shop. With a quick wash and the right outfit, anything from a charity shop can be amazing."

Joe’s style is inspired by everything classic – from the pieces he inherited as a teenager to the newer treasures he has collected in York. The more character the better, for years Joe has had a love for everything with a unique and vintage edge.

"I think I got lucky with my fashion sense as it was kind of inherited along with the clothes. Back when I was 15 I was given a pair of brown leather cowboyboots, a brown leather jacket, and I discovered that under my long hair, I’d accidentally grown a comically massive pair of sideburns. The combination of the lot formed my first aesthetic. I’ll be honest - I don’t get out much, and I don’t have the money to slosh around on new clothes so I’m not really a frequent shopper. However there is one place in particular, Bowlers on Fossgate. They sell a fusion of genuine and pseudo vintage gear there and if you can afford it, it’s worthwhile. In terms of my style, I’d describe it as eclectic. I reckon my favourite item of clothing has to be my vintage Levi Strauss denim jacket. Fashionable is all well and good, but clothes have to be practical too. So many people seem to strive for perfect and I just don’t think that can exist."

Anna’s fashion is always changing – some days she prefers a cute and casual style and some she’d rather go for a more daring bolder vibe. Her style reflects her personality, whether she’s feeling fun and wanting to express herself or needing something more comfortable for a chilled out mood.

I like how Bella Hadid experiments with her style and how confident she is with her fashion. I also take inspiration from the 80s and 90s eras but most of the inspiration for my fashion sense comes from going into shops and trying on lots of clothes to see what looks best on me. My favourite item of clothing is my ‘show your pride’ t-shirt because it’s colourful, comfy and over-sized. It also shows my support for Pride, as well as showing my own pride in myself about my own preferences. I think my style is practical and reflects whatever trend I happen to like at the time. I also like to layer my clothes, which is typically what I base my outfit on. However, when I go on a night out, I change my style because it’s more of an opportunity to express myself compared with my everyday environment.

Born and bred in Hull, Connor’s style is both functional and fun. His use of bold colours in simplistic styles makes his wardrobe interchangeable and effortless. Inspired by childhood icons, his style could be considered to be a youthful take on modern day men’s fashion.

I’d describe my style as Pokemon trainer on a budget because I always thought they look pretty swanky on the games. I did adapt it a little bit though so I wouldn’t look so crazy. I do have one rule which is that I can’t wear a t-shirt that’s darker than my jeans - I’m not sure why I don’t like it but I just don’t. Often, I go for something red because, in my opinion, it’s bright but not so bright; I am trying to lay off the colour a little though. Honestly, at one point I felt like I couldn’t leave the house without something red on.It’s usually the price tag that determines my fashion sense. I would much rather spend my money on enjoying or feeding myself but I will splash out every now and again. I almost exclusively shop at Primark because of affordability but I do go to TopMan and Zara on occasion.

Abi’s fashion is inspired by one of her greatest loves – pop culture. Her geek chic style features funky t-shirts and stylish prints which never fail to catch people’s eye. From her favourite vintage Star Wars t-shirt, to one of the many pieces she’s picked up in the vintage stores, it always looks just right.

I tend not to follow current trends. When I shop, I tend to go without anything particular in mind and if something catches my eye straight away, then I tend to go for that. I tend to wear a lot of band, movie and comic book themed T-shirts as they’re a big part of my identity. I order from Red Bubble a lot which is a site where people sell their own designs on T-shirts. Every time I order something, it’s always a little different so it always gets a lot of compliments.I’m shamelessly a huge fan of second hand clothing; I love to go for the day to Manchester to look around all of the vintage stores but I’m also a huge fan of charity shops. One thing that confuses me is how people look down on shopping in a charity shop but vintage stores are extremely popular at the moment.