THE STREETS ARE THE NEW RUNWAY

lulu@unsungdesigners.com (Lulu at Unsung) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:06:52 -0700

New york city is the fashion capital of the world. Los angeles is making news with its own laid back west coast style. But D.C. is known for conservative suits. why should everyone else have all the fun? D.C. is also home to a dynamic indie music scene and thousands of transplants from everywhere in the world, making it an obvious hotbed of style. I hit the streets to prove our point and find the runway worthy trendsetters right here in the capital of capitals.

Marie, seen in Adams Morgan

What inspires your style? I would say I'm naturally stylish. I don't think about it when I get dressed in the morning.

Who would you say youve had a style crush on? Oh, it would have to be Madonna in her cone bra, newsboy cap phase. She looked sleek, domineering and sexy.

Do you think the way you dress fits in with the DC crowd? I'm from Norway. I've lived in London, Johannesburg, Berlin. I have to contain myself here because people would stare at me if I dressed the way I want to.

What city in the world best reflects your style? Berlin. People wear a lot of long coats, a lot of black and leather, but always in extremes. Russian revival is big there now.

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THE STREETS ARE THE NEW RUNWAY