I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad Where the West was all but won All alone, smoking his last cigarette I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything" -The Fray
And it's Menswear Monday! At least in my world :) Beards are among my top mens trends these days. So 70s and free-livin' man of the world! Http://streetnumbereight.blogspot.com/
A cool shot – I like how you've taken the picture from the shadowed side.
This sort of punk/grunge thing is very confusing for me, especially those ear hoop things (I don't even know what they're called). How is he going to explain that to his grandkids in fifty years?
The comments on this post clearly demarcate how some people are so painfully judgmental of those who don't follow the absurd fashion flow. He's not wearing fur, where are his polished leather shoes, no way can he be Italian, he must be a junky.
I think this real look is absolutely beautiful, & if he has grandkids, they will think he's badass for his gauges!
I love it that you're stepping out of the box with this one! He's gorgeous. thanks for not posting a photo of a super fashion-y human. your soul is good, Scott. follow it.
What I love most in a photo like this is the total absence of labels and the presence of beauty and language through style. Don't get me wrong. I love some great labels stuff I have but what I love most is your choice to see beauty around you. I personally need it in this crazy world we live! Thank you for that!
Love the rings and his expression… and that perfect profile.
The angel wings created by the shadow are the perfect touch, especially since, judging by some of the comments, many would never consider that by being kind to those who seems "strange" to them, they may be entertaining angels (literal or metaphorical–take your pick) unaware.
There's certainly a theme of smokers enjoying their outside break in this blog since smokers cannot light up inside anymore at least in public buildings. I like how this guy seems to be oblivious to the photog in this shot. just relaxing and smoking.
If I'm not mistaken, this is Gienchi, a very cool shoe designer from Italy. If you thik he doesn't look Italian, then you probaly have never been to Italy. There's a little bit of everything there, and a lot of young people I've seen tend to look like this. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that the same holds true for any big city around the globe nowadays. As for the pic – he looks HOT and very stylish. I'd take this over shiny shoes and suits any day!
Wow… some remarkably judgmental comments here! Thank god Scott's not so prissy, so we get to see photos of perfectly normal young people (not junkies, freaks, or down on their luck, just NORMAL!). I agree with others commenters that the beauty of this shot is in his shadow. His attire is completely typical for a casual, layered look on a young person. I have lived all over the U.S. and in Europe, and people who don't think this is perfectly acceptable attire simply don't open their eyes. Some of you would think anyone was a bum! Ugh.
This guy looks nothing like Jamiroquai, seriously. He looks like a casually dressed man anywhere in the world, who has a little bit of style about him.
I love his sense of style and love how some guys can rock the plugs. Perfect example of how people use fashion to reflect their individual personalities. This is great.
Hanna
April 18, 2011 at 4:16 pm
His shadow looks a bit like wings. Great picture.
Sandy Leonard Snaps
April 18, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Non mi piace.
caribbelle
April 18, 2011 at 4:18 pm
contemplative, I wonder what he's thinking
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 4:22 pm
love the cerulean blue cuff that is peeking out of the jacket…also the rings! what a great individual style
you can call me mary...
April 18, 2011 at 4:24 pm
I found God on the corner of 1st and Amistad
Where the West was all but won
All alone, smoking his last cigarette
I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything"
-The Fray
Jennie
April 18, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Hobo-chic!
Antonia at Swedish Love Affair
April 18, 2011 at 4:30 pm
This kind of ear jewelry always makes me shiver..
Fly
April 18, 2011 at 4:31 pm
alternativo con Husky??
bel contrasto!
http://flyselfportrait.blogspot.com/
Rebecca Ann
April 18, 2011 at 4:33 pm
I like it when men wear darker rings. It's a little more rugged looking. Great photo!
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 4:40 pm
I can't believe this is in Italy – he looks obnoxiously San Francisco!
street number eight
April 18, 2011 at 4:41 pm
And it's Menswear Monday! At least in my world :) Beards are among my top mens trends these days. So 70s and free-livin' man of the world! Http://streetnumbereight.blogspot.com/
Mara
April 18, 2011 at 4:46 pm
The hat looks so well placed, it's hard to believe it casually took that position on his head :)
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 4:50 pm
A cool shot – I like how you've taken the picture from the shadowed side.
This sort of punk/grunge thing is very confusing for me, especially those ear hoop things (I don't even know what they're called). How is he going to explain that to his grandkids in fifty years?
Kacie
April 18, 2011 at 4:54 pm
I like this look. It's like a grungy, Jonny Depp look. Very Pacific Northwest.
Natalya's Closet
April 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm
I love the depth in this photo. XOXO, http://www.NatalyasCloset.com
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 4:56 pm
He's a junkie, right?
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 4:58 pm
jamiroquai?
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 4:59 pm
He is like a shadow himself.
Rita
April 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Lovely style this young man has. I like the fact that he has his ears stretched but that doesn't define his style at all. You go, boy!
jackie
April 18, 2011 at 5:08 pm
looks like spike from top chef…
Wayde
April 18, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Love the styling, perfection! Cool rings and jacket, so bohn-luxe!
Tante Olivie
April 18, 2011 at 5:16 pm
hot. more please.
Twins
April 18, 2011 at 5:20 pm
i love ur photographs!
The Village Idiot
April 18, 2011 at 5:29 pm
i like his overall look. it works for him. very artist/romantic/poet
Jessie
April 18, 2011 at 5:40 pm
what a great look he has. i love guys who dress like this.
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 5:41 pm
he´s not Italian….never!!!
Jerome C.
April 18, 2011 at 5:48 pm
emot ?
http://www.themadtoter.blogspot.com
Reptilia
April 18, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Love this photo!
http://justreptilia.blogspot.com
xxx
Cocò (daddysneatness)
April 18, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Really nice and deep pic!
http://www.daddysneatness.blogspot.com
Danielle
April 18, 2011 at 6:19 pm
That hat is loco!
x
http://yonder-wonderland.blogspot.com/
thetastelevel
April 18, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Laid back swag, love it
http://www.thetastelevel.blogspot.com
Urbanita trying in the city
April 18, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Thinking men :)
The Styllustrator
April 18, 2011 at 6:45 pm
He sincerely looks Russian.
As always, great picture.
http://styllustrator.blogspot.com
2heels1flash
April 18, 2011 at 6:57 pm
bravo!
I lived there for 2 years and there is really nice people around….
bufffffff
Animée. R
April 18, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Stretched ears? He already wins in my book!
me1ocoton
April 18, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Is that Jamiroquai?
André
April 18, 2011 at 7:26 pm
I own a similar jacket. Although I wouldn´t own any of the other apparel (cigarette included) on the picture but well…I´m not cool…just a bit.
grizzlesnort
April 18, 2011 at 7:31 pm
like the cap(s)
Scorpion Disco
April 18, 2011 at 7:52 pm
bet hes got a good story or two!
his eyes are so expressive even though we can't even really see them!
cheers,
renata
scorpiondisco.com
Evan
April 18, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Amazing
http://mysocalledboringlife-evan.blogspot.com
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 8:21 pm
The comments on this post clearly demarcate how some people are so painfully judgmental of those who don't follow the absurd fashion flow. He's not wearing fur, where are his polished leather shoes, no way can he be Italian, he must be a junky.
I think this real look is absolutely beautiful, & if he has grandkids, they will think he's badass for his gauges!
Lis Peery
April 18, 2011 at 8:24 pm
I love it that you're stepping out of the box with this one! He's gorgeous. thanks for not posting a photo of a super fashion-y human. your soul is good, Scott. follow it.
Ariana
April 18, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Are you sure this isn't Portland?! :)
Carla Magalhaes
April 18, 2011 at 8:31 pm
What I love most in a photo like this is the total absence of labels and the presence of beauty and language through style. Don't get me wrong. I love some great labels stuff I have but what I love most is your choice to see beauty around you. I personally need it in this crazy world we live! Thank you for that!
Em
April 18, 2011 at 9:03 pm
What beautiful pictures! Feel free to follow me @ http://makemodemodel.blogspot.com/
Thanks! x
DJ Twisted Sister
April 18, 2011 at 9:24 pm
He looks deep in thought…wonder what he's thinking about (maybe a good shave?).
wfs
April 18, 2011 at 9:38 pm
I love the jacket.
Anonymous
April 18, 2011 at 11:43 pm
beautiful, reflective.
there's something about the beard, the texture of the beanie and the look in his eyes.
you stole a gorgeous moment. well-taken! :)
SOFIA
April 19, 2011 at 12:10 am
WOW!LOVE IT!
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 12:11 am
hipster
UyenCao
April 19, 2011 at 12:16 am
very unique style !
http://sheknowslamode.blogspot.com/
Katelyn Likes This
April 19, 2011 at 12:24 am
Oh wow…his shadow looks like the silhouette of angel's wings.
:-)
Dmetri
April 19, 2011 at 12:54 am
I want that hat…
Yielly
April 19, 2011 at 1:01 am
This might honestly be one of my favourite pictures that you've taken. Love everything about it.
Marie
April 19, 2011 at 1:10 am
I also thought his silhouette looks like wings too :)
NatashaNicole
April 19, 2011 at 1:38 am
What a great, authentic shot. Love your blog, it's always such an inspiration. Thank you.
http://garagegypsy.blogspot.com
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 1:47 am
Love the rings and his expression… and that perfect profile.
The angel wings created by the shadow are the perfect touch, especially since, judging by some of the comments, many would never consider that by being kind to those who seems "strange" to them, they may be entertaining angels (literal or metaphorical–take your pick) unaware.
Homer medici
April 19, 2011 at 2:45 am
Kinda like his style
MFP
April 19, 2011 at 3:07 am
if i was walking in the street i'd probably just stare at him and wonder what he's thinking. haha. great photo!
marie
April 19, 2011 at 3:12 am
Un vrai look! il ne respire pas la joie de vivre, certes, mais il est moins sinistre que la plupart des mannequins sur les photos de mode.
Et la petite veste matelassée marine c'est très italien!
meenal @ maison marigold
April 19, 2011 at 3:27 am
very unique style and an intense look..i don't like the earring though..xx meenal
Kate
April 19, 2011 at 3:38 am
Really want to know what he's thinking about! Brilliant picture
http://www.styleisalwaysfashionable.blogspot.com
Plami
April 19, 2011 at 4:29 am
Great picture! He's got interesting style
Xoxo
Plami
http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/
†ELMO†
April 19, 2011 at 4:36 am
ADOROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
MELISSA Z.
April 19, 2011 at 4:48 am
love the shadow in this pic, gret job!
http://www.abitoffashion.com
Cecille
April 19, 2011 at 5:19 am
love it!
IS THIS IT? models review
April 19, 2011 at 5:27 am
Nice shot, but personally not a fan of this kind of style…
http://www.isthisitmodelsreview.com/
toolscatalog.blogspot.com
April 19, 2011 at 5:33 am
Love this pic.
roelien
April 19, 2011 at 5:42 am
a different take on the versatile barbour. i kind of like it.
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 5:49 am
He's GIENCHI,Italian of course and an amazing shoe designer
love him!
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 5:59 am
GIENCHI
Vasilieva
April 19, 2011 at 6:30 am
this is such a powerful pic
http://elenavasilieva.blogspot.com/
x
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 7:14 am
Sometimes a person down on the luck does not exclude them from having style.
ERTLandCOHN
April 19, 2011 at 7:17 am
Amazing… love streestyle!
Un saludo,
ERTL and COHN
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 8:15 am
Scruffy.
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 8:19 am
Gienchi isn't he from Milan??
Daniela
April 19, 2011 at 8:30 am
dark angel in the sunlight
mrsosborn
April 19, 2011 at 9:05 am
the jacket is very italian – I like the mix of styles!
MB@YarnUiPhoneApp
April 19, 2011 at 9:18 am
There's certainly a theme of smokers enjoying their outside break in this blog since smokers cannot light up inside anymore at least in public buildings. I like how this guy seems to be oblivious to the photog in this shot. just relaxing and smoking.
Marcel Da Chump
April 19, 2011 at 9:37 am
You've may have captured the genesis of his creative process.
I'm too full of hair envy to comment any further.
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 10:37 am
Wow, he's a famous designer? Looks like the homeless dude that hangs outside the courthouse here.
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 11:28 am
Looks like a backpacking student on his last few euro.
D♥R
April 19, 2011 at 11:41 am
Love his style…
L♥ts of L♥ve
http://inspiremebitch.blogspot.com/
Victoria Regia
April 19, 2011 at 11:54 am
If I'm not mistaken, this is Gienchi, a very cool shoe designer from Italy. If you thik he doesn't look Italian, then you probaly have never been to Italy. There's a little bit of everything there, and a lot of young people I've seen tend to look like this. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that the same holds true for any big city around the globe nowadays. As for the pic – he looks HOT and very stylish. I'd take this over shiny shoes and suits any day!
flowercake
April 19, 2011 at 12:20 pm
He's just being himself the best way to look
san
April 19, 2011 at 12:59 pm
great
The Covetist
April 19, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Boheme amore
xoxo
♥♥♥
valentina
April 19, 2011 at 1:48 pm
hermoso!
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Wow… some remarkably judgmental comments here! Thank god Scott's not so prissy, so we get to see photos of perfectly normal young people (not junkies, freaks, or down on their luck, just NORMAL!). I agree with others commenters that the beauty of this shot is in his shadow. His attire is completely typical for a casual, layered look on a young person. I have lived all over the U.S. and in Europe, and people who don't think this is perfectly acceptable attire simply don't open their eyes. Some of you would think anyone was a bum! Ugh.
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 2:05 pm
This guy looks nothing like Jamiroquai, seriously. He looks like a casually dressed man anywhere in the world, who has a little bit of style about him.
Malo
April 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Nice photo. Keep up the fantastic work.
Thanks for the post,
Malo
http://www.ModaeAmor.com/
Twitter.com/ModaeAmor
…
Olga
April 19, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Very nice photo – a man with his shadow looks like an angel with the wings. Very atmospheric picture.
Anonymous
April 19, 2011 at 3:39 pm
HIS ANGELIC..
vanna
April 19, 2011 at 5:04 pm
<3 him
Andrew Jacobs
April 19, 2011 at 5:39 pm
The shadows really make those blues pop. I love the distinction between the jacket and the lighter blue jersey he has on underneath.
canvas prints
April 19, 2011 at 7:12 pm
love the intensity in his face
fromblank
April 19, 2011 at 9:51 pm
such a great shot! so very italian.
you make me miss italy :(
http://www.fromblank.blogspot.com
Mertxe Hernàndez
April 20, 2011 at 10:07 am
THe shadow look like a wing. Nice picture.
http://mertxehernandez.blogspot.com/
Marina Rima
April 20, 2011 at 1:59 pm
gorgeus!
another embrace
April 20, 2011 at 4:09 pm
i like it
Jeanine
April 20, 2011 at 4:29 pm
I love his sense of style and love how some guys can rock the plugs. Perfect example of how people use fashion to reflect their individual personalities. This is great.
jeaninereyes.blogspot.com/
Anonymous
April 21, 2011 at 11:08 am
tormentato, selvaggio. semplicemente gienchi
Anonymous
April 21, 2011 at 11:12 am
i want the free spirit like gienchi and scott…
Naftali Stern
April 21, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Great shot and interesting layering techniques.
theBohmerian
Anonymous
April 21, 2011 at 3:03 pm
I kind of forgot that Portland (OR) had a typical style. This is it!
Anonymous
April 22, 2011 at 11:08 am
wow.
Anonymous
April 22, 2011 at 12:55 pm
This is cool.
Kate
April 23, 2011 at 2:01 am
Very Portland Oregon.
Anonymous
April 24, 2011 at 4:55 pm
He looks almost unapproachable, he's so cool…
~ivy m.
pdifashion
April 27, 2011 at 11:10 am
How do you capture emotions?
K.
April 27, 2011 at 1:39 pm
what about him???
Anonymous
April 27, 2011 at 6:29 pm
che bello
Jessica
April 30, 2011 at 3:32 am
the first skirt looks so great with the face on it!
http://www.fashionthoughts.de
lindayoga
August 22, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Very strong image! Is he homeless?