fall fashion

IRL City

The next generation comes to New York to see (and dress) itself.

On Atticus: Gucci cape, shirt, and pants, at gucci.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Atticus: Gucci cape, shirt, and pants, at gucci.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Atticus: Gucci cape, shirt, and pants, at gucci.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

A new generation of scenesters has arrived in New York. Here, 27 of them wearing a mix of their own clothes and the fall collections.

On Austin (left): Dolce & Gabbana vest, at 717 5th Ave.; Gucci shirt and pants, at gucci.com. On Atticus: DSquared2 pants, at dsquared2.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Atticus: Gucci cape, shirt, and pants, at gucci.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Atticus Stannard
Age: 15
From: Phoenix, AZ
Has lived in NYC: 1 year
Neighborhood: Lower East Side

“My mom got a job here, and she knew that it would be super-good for me. I love skating here. I love all of the thrift stores. The things I don’t like about New York? I love it so much I don’t even know.” —Atticus

Austin Tyler
Age: 18
From: Liberia
Has lived in NYC: 7 years
Neighborhood: Park Hill

“My mom moved us out here. Money is the hardest part. The best part is the creativity. It’s amazing — you see something new, something inspiring, every day.” —Austin

Gucci cape, shirt, and pants, at gucci.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Britney: Chanel coat and earrings, at chanel.com; Longchamp top, at longchamp.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Britney Franco
Age: 20
From: Brooklyn
Has lived in NYC: 20 years
Neighborhood: Bed-Stuy

“It’s very comforting knowing I can be awake at 3 a.m. and take a train somewhere and something will be going on.” —Britney

Missoni jumpsuit, at missoni.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
Longchamp jacket, at longchamp.com, Missoni jumpsuit, at missoni.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Jared: Etro robe, at etro.com; Dolce & Gabbana pants, at dolcegabbana.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Jared Martell
Age: 21
From: The Bronx
Has lived in NYC: 21 years
Neighborhood: Castle Hill

“I feel as though New York is safe. I’m not saying every part of it is safe, but for the most part it is a safe haven for my expression. I get lots of compliments — more compliments than hate.” —Jared

Top row: Megan, Zoe, Jazz, Zappa, and Jiggy. Center: Anastasia. Bottom: Sika. On Megan: Bottega Veneta skirt (worn as a dress), at bottegaveneta.com; On Zoe: O Moncler Richard Quinn catsuit; On Jazz: 8 Moncler Palm Angels pink snowsuit; On Anastasia: O Moncler Richard Quinn striped coat; On Zappa: 3 Moncler Grenoble yellow coat, all at moncler.com; On Jiggy: Ralph Lauren Collection coat, at ralphlauren.com; Missoni sweater, at missoni.com; Prada sneakers, at prada.com; On Sika: 8 Moncler Palm Angels gold snowsuit; Longchamp turtleneck, at longchamp.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Jiggy: Ralph Lauren Collection coat, at ralphlauren.com; Missoni sweater, at missoni.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Sika Bonsu
Age: 21
From: Ghana
Has lived in NYC: 1 year
Neighborhood: Bushwick

“The draw was the opportunities that are readily available here. I didn’t see that in Virginia, so I decided to make the transition for the culture. I was in a Menyelek show, and so was Marie [Tomanova]. That’s how we met. Then all of the sudden she’s hitting me up to shoot me for New York Magazine. It’s crazy how an opportunity like that can just align itself.” —Sika

Jiggy Lenon
Age: 24
From: Trenton, NJ
Has commuted to NYC: 1 year

“Right now, cool looks like a big, bulky, dad-shoe era going around. Definitely a poppin’ jean. It’s a lot of waxed jean and creative denim out in New York. And a crazy-cool shirt. Especially in the summer seasons, they don’t care how hot it is. You’re always fashionably on point.” —Jiggy

On Jazz: 8 Moncler Palm Angels snowsuit, at moncler.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Jazz and Zappa: 8 Moncler Palm Angels snowsuits, at moncler.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Sika: 8 Moncler Palm Angels snowsuit, at moncler.com; Longchamp sweater, at longchamp.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Jazz Martin Ingram
Age: 20
From: Atlanta, GA
Has lived in NYC: 8 months
Neighborhood: Bushwick

“I don’t have a job other than making music. Part of the job is partying — it’s weird. I like that fast pace because I feel like it matches my hustler spirit. You can always go and get it. Even when I’m having a terrible day, I still got to go to the studio or go make some beats.” —Jazz

Zappa Nguyen 
Age: 25
From: San Jose, CA
Has lived in NYC: 1 year
Neighborhood: Bushwick

“I’ve always had a New York sense of style. I’ve always been up on reading magazines online, but it definitely has influenced me a little bit since moving here just in terms of weather. Over in San Jose it stays hot, but over here it gets cold. Plus, in New York, when you’re out in the whole fashion scene, you have to shell out. You have to dress really good. I make sure I’m looking good.” —Zappa

Top row, Megan, Sika, Anastasia, Zoe, Kayaira. Center, spread across, Jazz. Bottom left, Zappa. On Megan: Bottega Veneta skirt (worn as a dress), at bottegaveneta.com; On Zoe: O Moncler Richard Quinn catsuit; On Jazz: 8 Moncler Palm Angels pink snowsuit; On Anastasia: O Moncler Richard Quinn striped coat; On Zappa: 3 Moncler Grenoble yellow coat, all at moncler.com; On Jiggy: Ralph Lauren Collection coat, at ralphlauren.com; Missoni sweater, at missoni.com; Prada sneakers, at prada.com; On Sika: 8 Moncler Palm Angels gold snowsuit; Longchamp turtleneck, at longchamp.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Megan: Bottega Veneta skirt (worn as dress), at Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Megan Nishiyama
Age: 20
From: Japan
Has lived in NYC: 2 years
Neighborhood: East Williamsburg

“The community college I went to on Long Island wasn’t good for people of color. To be here now and finally see diversity, see people who look like me and come from similar backgrounds, it makes me feel a lot better about myself. It makes me feel like I’m not alone in this world.” —Megan

Zoe Ramona Rogers
Age: 18
From: Newport, RI
Has commuted to NYC: 2 years
Neighborhood: Upper East Side

“My brother has such a distinct style and he’s into the craziest things. I get influenced by him. He got me this bracelet that’s leopard print with sparkles on it. I also love leopard print — I have it in almost every outfit.” —Zoe

Anastasia Fox
Age: 22
From: Baltimore, MD
Has lived in NYC: 4 years
Neighborhood: Rochdale Village

“The hardest thing is trying to find a job in my field. I just graduated college and they already want me to have three years in the field. How is that possible? You also wanted me to have a degree. I can’t do both. It’s really hard to get your foot in the door and get paid for what you’re good at.” —Anastasia

On Matthew: Gucci jacket, at gucci.com; On Jovel: Versace jacket, at versace.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Matthew Sosnowski
Age: 21
From: Scotch Plains, NJ
Has lived in NYC: 3 years
Neighborhood: Bushwick

“When I was younger I was more expressive with my style. It was drapey, glittery, colorful makeup. Now my style’s toned down a lot. I had my expressive moment living in the suburbs and wanting to go, ‘fuck everyone, I’m going to do my own thing.’” —Matthew

Jovel Ramos 
Age: 22
From: Methuen, MA
Has lived in NYC: 4 years
Neighborhood: East Williamsburg

“Living here is probably one of the best choices that I’ve ever made. I feel like I grew up here a second time. I grew up in Massachusetts, but I learned who I was in New York.” —Jovel

On Ian: Michael Kors Collection coat and shirt, at michaelkors.com. On Tash: Miu Miu cape and dress, at miumiu.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Ian Turner
Age: 41
From: Woodstock, NY
Has lived in NYC: 8 years
Neighborhood: Williamsburg

“I was wearing every color of the rainbow for years, in defiance of the city and post-breakup depression. Eventually, I realized it didn’t have the effect on other people that it did on me. Most people just thought I looked like a second-grader. Eventually, something shifted. When I wore black, I got a much better response, and then I got a leather moto jacket and it changed my whole life. I seemed edgy and mysterious.” —Ian

Tash Rouf 
Age: 25
From: Bergen County, NJ
Has lived in NYC: Just arrived
Neighborhood: Prospect–Lefferts Gardens

“I’ve been doing more romantic renaissance-y type stuff lately. I used to dress like a different version of that in high school. You know when you’re younger and can’t fully express yourself, and you’re trying to figure out how to do that? My Mercury is in Pisces so I understand my childhood self.” —Tash

On Tash: Chloé dress, at chloe.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Ian: Ermenegildo Zegna XXX pants (part of suit), at zegna.com. On Tash: Chloé dress and boots, at chloe.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Kate and Odie: Balenciaga sweater, pants, and coat, at balenciaga.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Kate Vitamin
Age: 25
From: Czech Republic
Has lived in NYC: 3 years
Neighborhood: Ridgewood

“I came for Fashion Week and ended up falling in love with someone, so I never left. Sometimes I can’t stand it, so I leave for a little bit, but I always come back.” —Kate

Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress, at ysl.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Kate: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress, at ysl.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress and shoes, at ysl.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Odie Burnatowski
Age: 25
From: Seattle, WA
Has lived in NYC: 4 years
Neighborhood: Ridgewood

“I guess if you’re a lesbian from someplace smaller, you’d just go to the fucking men’s section at H&M. But here, I can wear things that are more me.” —Odie

Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress, at ysl.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Lou: Kate Spade jacket and pants, similar at katespade.com; Max Mara sweater, at net-a-porter.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Lou Delaney
Age: 25
From: Long Island
Has lived in NYC: 7 years
Neighborhood: Bushwick

“I’ve been able to grow into myself here, and I don’t know if I would have found that elsewhere in the world — this is a special place.” —Lou

On Ellia: Miu Miu cape and top, at miumiu.com. On Quinn: Celine by Hedi Slimane shirt and blazer, at celine.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Ellia Coggins
Age: 20
From: Seattle, WA
Has lived in NYC: 1 year
Neighborhood: Bushwick

“I don’t tend to judge people based on physical appearance. I like to get to know someone before judging whether they’re ‘cool.’ But also, if someone is rocking Crocs, I automatically think they’re chill.” —Ellia

Quinn Batley
Age: 20
From: Baltimore, MD
Has lived in NYC: 2 years
Neighborhood: Ridgewood

“I grew up in a small city, and you know everybody and exactly where you’re going to go. I feel like I could live here forever and never know what to expect, which I love so much. It’s like a playground.” —Quinn

Miu Miu cape and top, at miumiu.com.. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Ellia: Miu Miu cape and top, at miumiu.com. On Quinn: Celine by Hedi Slimane shirt and blazer, at celine.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Alannah: Louis Vuitton jacket, shirt, and pants, at louisvuitton.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Alannah Farrell
Age: 31
From: Kingston, NY
Has lived in NYC: 14 years
Neighborhood: East Village

“I come from a really isolated area of New York State. It’s very rural and conservative. Here, I found freaks from all over the place.” —Alannah

Ralph Lauren Collection jacket and pants, at ralphlauren.com, Gucci shirt and boots, at gucci.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Dallas: Isabel Marant sweater, at isabelmarant.com; Alexander Wang vest and necklace, at alexanderwang.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Dallas Sessoms
Age: 21
From: Asheville, NC
Has lived in NYC: 2 years
Neighborhood: East Williamsburg

“When I came here I felt like I had everything figured out. Then you realize being 20, 21-years-old that you have no idea what you’re doing. I’m learning I have no idea who I am and I’m still learning and trying to figure it out.” —Dallas

From left: Harley, Milk, Poster Boy, Yoshi, and Dallas. Balmain jacket, at balmain.com; Dior hat, top, and belt, at 21 E. 57th St.; Alexander Wang hat at alexanderwang.com, Lanvin pants, similar at lanvin.com; Loewe sweater, at loewe.com; Isabel Marant sweater, at isabelmarant.com, Alexander Wang vest and necklace, at alexanderwang.com, Levi’s Made & Crafted jeans, at levis.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Harley: Alexander Wang hat, at alexanderwang.com; Balmain jacket, at balmain.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Harley Suarez
Age: 21
From: Miami, FL
Has lived in NYC: 3 years
Neighborhood: Bushwick

“I came to the city to model. I didn’t want to go to college or have a job and I felt like this was the career path at the moment that could have helped me. I love fashion, I love the hustle, you’ve always got to be on your feet.” —Harley

Milk Izm
Age: 24
From: South Korea
Has lived in NYC: 5 years
Neighborhood: Ridgewood

“I came here as an international student at Parsons. When I couldn’t afford it anymore I dropped out and overstayed my visa. Back then, when I was kind of homeless and didn’t have financial support, I shared clothes with my boyfriend.” —Milk

On Milk: Dior hat, at 21 E. 57th St. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Milk: Dior hat, top, and belt, at 21 E. 57th St. On Poster Boy: Alexander Wang hat, at alexanderwang.com, Lanvin pants, similar at lanvin.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova
On Yoshi: Loewe sweater, at loewe.com. Photo: Marie Tomanova

Poster Boy
Age: 24
From: Longbranch, NJ
Has lived in NYC: 5 years
Neighborhood: Ridgewood

“Before, I was doing construction work, but I’ve been creating music since I was 14. When I turned 19 I was like, ‘fuck all this shit, I want to become an artist.’ I moved to New York and was scouted to model. I just wanted to become an artist.” —Poster Boy

Yoshi
Age: 21
From: Manhattan
Has lived in NYC: 21 years
Neighborhood: Downtown Manhattan

“Anybody can try and look cool, and I feel like everybody does try and look cool. But what makes them cool is what’s inside of them. Everyone is real judgemental out here. I would hope everyone learns to spread more love.” —Yoshi

*A version of this article appears in the August 19, 2019, issue of New York Magazine. Subscribe Now!

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