Occupation: freelance stylist and assistant to Kelly Cutrone, CEO of People’s Revolution
“I think [that being conscious of how you are] observed by others and being really aware of that is something that is so overlooked by a portion of the population.” Andrew Mukamal
"I love it when children are fascinated by looking at me. I hope one in every hundred children that look at me think, 'That kid has a different perception of what he is allowed to wear.' I hope that image sticks with one of them. It means a lot to feel as though you have an influence and being appreciated, especially with young minds."
[StyleLikeU] If there was anyone who would be the perfect spokesperson for “men’s liberation” in their clothing, it’s Andrew. You cannot help but fall in love with his imposing hunky good looks (especially when you get to know how sincere, humble, and insightful he is – “I am an observer,” he says) and the Jean d’Arc (rather than Joan) way he infuses a masculinity to the art of loving high fashion. Being a fellow Scorpio, I fully understand that moderation is not in our language, so when Andrew spent ten minutes talking about Givenchy’s take on the classic wingtip, I got it and was fascinated enough to film the whole thing. In fact, the shoe so took my breath away that I am sporting black men’s wingtips as we speak, but unfortunately without the couture take, since I would not be able to find my size.
Whether costly or not, fashion can be exhilarating and deeply meaningful, and as Andrew says, especially when you feel sychronized with a designer’s vision (and, I will add, when the culture of mediocrity has not swallowed up all individuality by a marketing machine that has brainwashed the public into believing that comfort and a good bargain are all that matter, no matter how you present yourself to the world). It’s one thing to mindlessly consume and another to be your own stylist and create with the kind of brilliant vigor that Andrew does.
In his Comme des Garcons skirt, Rodarte crocheted hose, baseball cap turned backwards and flannel shirt tied around his waist or his tennis sweater (a genius hommage to his roots of American sportswear) with black leather chaps, Andrew is making an impression, whether on the subway or for that young boy in his cable knit, who might want to do the same.
Whether costly or not, fashion can be exhilarating and deeply meaningful, and as Andrew says, especially when you feel sychronized with a designer’s vision (and, I will add, when the culture of mediocrity has not swallowed up all individuality by a marketing machine that has brainwashed the public into believing that comfort and a good bargain are all that matter, no matter how you present yourself to the world). It’s one thing to mindlessly consume and another to be your own stylist and create with the kind of brilliant vigor that Andrew does.
"By the time I graduated from high school, I had a girlfriend from Ohio. She was blonde, a tennis star, and going to Colgate. I would drive her around in a Landrover and wear clothing with embroidery. I still have all the ribbon belts to prove it."
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