Gianna Arnitz

Favorite piece of clothing: Jorts

For 16-year-old Gianna Arnitz, Clothing is more than something to wear, it’s a way to express herself. Gianna’s style doesn’t stick to a certain category, she describes her style as “Authentic, different, and fun.” Gianna believes that her personality reflects through her style and clothes because it shows that she’s an outgoing person, and she likes to dress in bright colors, showing that she’s an outgoing person. Gianna is most inspired by Pinterest boards that she makes for her outfit inspiration.

Ellis McIlhenney

Favorite piece of clothing: green juicy couture sweatshirt

For Ellis McIlhenney, her clothes portray not only her but her mood. Her style is more on the complicated side, ranging from basic to maximalist. Some days, Ellis wears more Y2K or Streetwear, others she likes to wear an ” elevated basics’ type outfit. On most days, Ellis bases her outfit on her mood, “When I feel great, I usually wear an awesome outfit. When I don’t feel as up to it, I typically throw on sweatpants and a hoodie or something like that.” Ellis worships her Brandy Melville Tank tops and loves anything that gives her classic 2000s vibes. Ellis is most inspired by her best friend Lydia, “I had always admired the way she dressed,” and over the years, Lydia inspired her to discover her own style.

Neo Pasion

Favorite piece of clothing: Harley-Davidson bomber jacket

18-year-old Neo Pasion has a style that really stands out, and it’s all his own. Inspired by his cousins and supported by his sisters, Neo puts thought into every outfit he wears. He explains his look as coming from “vintage asian culture. I usually style my outfits in the 80s, Japanese street wear.” His sisters often give him feedback before he heads out, helping him fine-tune his fits. For Neo, fashion isn’t just about clothes—it’s a way to show the world who he is. He believes that what people wear can say a lot about their personality, and he uses that belief to guide his own style choices every day.

Carly Pasion

Favorite piece of clothing: Clothes she makes herself

Inspired by basically everything in the world, Carly Pasion has quite a unique style. Carly gets inspired by numerous things, friends, family, and especially the media. She gets inspiration from TV shows, TikTok, and Pinterest, and likes to dress like them. She likes to dress her “favorite characters, especially from H2O Mermaids Cleo, because she’s my biggest inspiration in life.” Although she takes inspiration from others, she likes to interpret her own style. Carly describes her style as a modern Y2K vibe, She loves to dress in colorful colors because it makes her happy; she also loves wearing tank tops and low-rise pants. She loves “ I love vintage stuff from like the 2000s. I think it’s so cute.” Another thing that makes Carly unique is that she strives to never repeat outfits. Her clothes portray her personality because her style is very creative and summary, and colorful, just like her.

Juliana Malone

Fav piece of clothing: Dresses

In the hallways, 16-year-old Juliana Malone might have caught your eye. She’s been wearing dresses forever, but in third grade, Juliana started only wearing dresses. She sometimes makes her own dresses, but her “sewing skills aren’t that good,” so she doesn’t really wear them. She likes to describe her style as Preppy and Coquette, but doesn’t stick to those two categories. She likes to look nice and collected, which reflects her personality.