Looklyn: Sober, serious and so stylish

By Johnny Cirillo

Street style isn’t the same thing as fashion. It’s … more personal. It’s rooted in self, an outward expression of attitude, vibe, swag, panache, aspiration, time and place. In this semi-regular series called Looklyn, we hold a mirror up to the borough to show us how we dress now … and what it tells us about who we are.

Here, photographer Johnny Cirillo introduces us to AJ, a recent transplant from Los Angeles, who has finally found his home. 

Name: Abdul Johnson (AJ)
Age: 25
How you identify: Black, gay, and above all sober. Pronouns: He/him/sir
Occupation: Logistical coordinator
Where are you heading? Vintage shopping in hopes of discovering a couple of deadstock silk shirts. If I can find them.
Fashion inspo: Billy Porter, Harry Styles, fashion from the 1970s
About the fit: Whitney t-shirt from Thick as Thieves in Palm Springs. Jeans from Levi’s Made & Crafted. Sweater, vintage. Belt, socks, shoes are from Gucci. Bag is J.W. Anderson x Pol Anglada
About me: Moved to New York from L.A. about a month ago for a job. I’ve always wanted to move to New York, the city’s diversity gives me hope for a brighter future for America. I’ve lived in a lot of places, and I’ve never felt at home until I moved here.