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May 11, 2009
Misfit Dior (a.k.a. Laeticia Harrison-Roberts), Rapper

“I’ve been taking vocal lessons to get more into pop—I’m a way better singer than I thought I was going to be.”

May 4, 2009
Martin Cohn, Student-Model

“If I get in a cab, they’ll say, ‘Where to, ma’am?’ or ‘Hi, lady’—stuff like that. At first it was kind of annoying, but you get used to it and laugh.”

April 27, 2009
Maiko Hadden, Mother, and Issa, 5 Months Old

“There’s a site called Mixi with 190 Japanese parents from Brooklyn. We meet in the basement of the public library and sing Japanese songs.”

April 20, 2009
Marlon Taylor-Wiles, Dancer/Salesman

“My girlfriend was like, ‘Fashion’s always going to be here, but you have eight prime years as a dancer, so you’d better use them.’ ”

April 13, 2009
Edgar Bidot, Retail Security

“My style is influenced by eighties rappers like Run-DMC. Some people have to act the part, but for me, it comes natural.”

April 6, 2009
Sandra Beijer, Copywriter

“I would describe my style as a French musical from the sixties, because that’s how I want my life to be.”

March 30, 2009
Ben Tzion Todrin and Sagi Chekroun, Students

“When I see women who are dressed immodestly, it’s a little uncomfortable. We’re taught to try to not look. But I mean, we’re still humans.”

March 23, 2009
Kofi Genfi, Soldier

“My hair grows fast, so I grow it out when I’m off duty. I’ve been doing it this way for five years.”

March 2, 2009
Billy Ykiro Nigel, Designer and Musician

"I used to be much bigger. I lifted weights and everything. But I decided that looking good in my clothes was more important than sports, so I started dieting. I just think being skinny helps complete my look."

February 15, 2009
Anett Gabriel, Stylist

“The designer of Cloak & Dagger is a dear friend of mine. I’m wearing her coat right now!”

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