The Liverpool ECHO hit the streets of Liverpool city centre to find some of the best-dressed locals, asking about their clothing choices, style inspirations, and advice for those looking to experiment with fashion.
Georgia Allen: A Global Shopper with a Vintage Eye
Georgia Allen, 35, originally from Southport but currently living in Asia, loves changing her look daily. She wore a T-shirt dress from Asos paired with a vintage snakeskin leather belt, Dr. Marten boots, and an M&S bag. Georgia said: "I get most of my style inspiration from my head and from the street. I don't have a set style and I change how I look every day depending on my mood. I love vintage clothes and thrifting, especially in Asia, because there's some really cool finds."
James Miller: Relaxed Tailoring with European Flair
James Miller, 23, from Preston, was enjoying the sun and reading before work. He wore a jacket from Pop Boutique, linen trousers from Arket, a shirt from Roan, and G.H. Bass loafers. James said: "I'd describe my style as relaxed tailoring and I like dressing up and having fun with my outfits." Naming French artist Serge Gainsbourg and Michael Caine as his style inspirations, he added: "Once the sun is out I like to lean into anything European-inspired with a bit of the Americana aesthetic mixed in as well."
Sarah Towns: Mixing Aesthetics with Lily-Rose Depp Inspiration
Sarah Towns, 19, from Woolton, couldn't pin down her style to one look, mixing different aesthetics. She looks to actress Lily-Rose Depp for style inspiration. Her shoes were from Clarks, bolero from Disturbia, and jeans, top, and bag from Urban Outfitters.
Fin Crumpton: Vintage Finds and Jarvis Cocker Influence
Fin Crumpton, 18, from Old Swan, prefers second-hand shopping, describing his style as a modern take on 1970s fashion. Most of his outfit came from Vinted, with shoes from eBay, trousers from Run & Fly, and a shirt from antique shop 69A on Renshaw Street. He accessorised with a bag and sunglasses also from eBay. Fin said: "My style inspiration is definitely Jarvis Cocker. He's just a top man and he knew what he was doing. He's ahead of his time. My advice to people would be to not stick to a category and just pick what you like and put it together. That's all you need to do."
Francis and Walter Eaton: Minimalist and Inspired by Art Icons
Couple Francis, 72, and Walter Eaton, 75, from Crosby, were planning to visit the Walker Art Gallery. Francis wore a shirt from John Richmond with trousers and a hat from unknown sources. She said: "I just love Japanese indigo blue so whenever I see a pair of linen pants in that colour I have to buy them." She described her style as minimalist, inspired by France and Japan, adding: "I'm quite elderly now so I try not to be too flashy and follow the less is more rule. I've always liked the Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto and Coco Chanel." Walter wore mostly John Lewis except for a bag from Berlin. He said: "I rely on Francis for fashion inspiration but I like David Hockney's style especially when he was younger. It's not my style but I admire his attitude more than anything."
Jack: Cosmopolitan Style with Taylor Swift Inspiration
Jack, 28, from Manchester, wore a Ralph Lauren shirt, Uniqlo trousers, and Birkenstock shoes. Naming Taylor Swift as the ultimate fashion icon, he said: "I don't think I have one particular style I stick to but I'm dressing more Cosmopolitan at the minute with the warmer weather."
Alex Burnell and Alexia Skye: Experimentation and Whimsy
Alex Burnell, 29, from the Wirral, and Alexia Skye, 25, from Walton Vale, were out for food. Alex wore Ragged Priest dungarees with a Harley Davidson t-shirt and Salomon trainers. Describing her style as streetwear inspired, she said: "My style changes almost every day but I like second hand shopping and styling vintage clothes together. I get a lot of inspiration from TikTok and my style advice would be to just wear whatever you want and whatever you feel comfortable in." Alexia bought her skirt from Vinted and top from Asos, paired with a vintage bag and cat shoes from T.U.K Shoes. She said: "My style is very whimsical and I like to dress like a Polly Pocket. It brings me joy to wear lots of colour and very feminine clothes." Naming Dita Von Teese as her style icon, she added: "A lot of the shows I grew up with like Polly Pocket and Hannah Montana have helped influence my style. My advice would be to experiment with fashion and second hand shopping is a great way to do it at a lower cost. Clothes are such a nice way to show your personality."
