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Calieb Simmons, 29, student
Wearing: Dixie T-shirt, Loser Machine pants, Red Wing boots, Brixton hat, Timex watch
“I’m originally from Texas. I grew up on a dairy farm, so when I dress, I like to keep some of those roots to remind me of where I came from.”
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Kimberly Latham, 32, shop owner
Wearing: Top from Korea, Motherhood leggings, boots from Buffalo Exchange, Anneise sunglasses and necklace, Lucky bag
“ ‘Easy modern’ is how I would describe my look. I like gender-neutral clothes and prefer a neutral palette of grays, blacks, and beiges.”
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Joshua Caston, 23, musician
Wearing: Undefeated jacket, Jordan shorts, Nike Air Max sneakers, Just Be Cool hat
“I would define my style as ‘urban street.’ I don’t copy anyone, and there’s nobody I look up to, fashionwise. I always try to be original.”
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Wendy MCColm, 26, Artist
Wearing: Coat, dress, and bag from St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, Forever 21 tights, ankle boots from local boutique
“If it makes me feel good, I’ll wear it. I’m also frugal—I like shopping at thrift stores. I want my outfits to happen organically, so I mix and match.”
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Erik Tengvall, 35, translator
Wearing: Paul Smith shirt, shoes, and eyeglasses, A.P.C. jeans
“I’m from Sweden, and I can say without a doubt that I have the largest collection of Paul Smith clothes in Stockholm. His pieces are art.”
Style Stakeout: Long Beach’s Retro Row
Anything goes on this stylish road in Long Beach, from thrift store finds to designer pieces to edgy streetwear labels
Photographs by Aurelia D’Amore
