Last March, Autostraddle published dapperQ’s first ever non-New York, Left Coast edition of He Said/We Said, featuring masculine genderqueer style from San Francisco. Not to be outdone, Jack Tar 207, a Portland, Maine based style blog, took on the HS/WS challenge for our annual Pride edition and did not disappoint with their ever-so-handsome interpretations of the J-Crew Spring 2013 menswear collection.
For a quick refresher, check out creatress mastermind Anita Dolce Vita‘s plan behind the HS/WS magic:
“The models fashion their very own looks – I give the inspiration, they give the interpretation. They come to the shoot camera ready: hair, make-up, their own clothes, accessories and props. I didn’t want the series to reflect how to recreate menswear from an individual stylist’s point of view. It’s always a wonderful surprise to see what each model came up with and all of the different translations of the same inspiration.”
Learn more about HS/WS on the Huffington Post here and don’t forget to check out DapperQ next week for more images!
Inspiration
Jack Tar 207, along with Anita Dolce Vita, selected the J-Crew Spring 2013 collection as the inspiration. Here’s what HS/WS model Shana Natelson said about why the J-Crew collection most inspired them:
“I think the runway outfits for new collections are always a little over-the-top and not necessarily wearable or functional. Jack Tar has been trying to capture functional fashion in Maine, and this was a great opportunity to do that while taking influence from J Crew. I’ve always loved wearing colors, and this collection is all about bright colors for the summer, so it was a ton of fun to mix the colors of our wardrobes with the colors on the wharf.”
Interpretation
LK Weiss
Preferred gender pronoun: She, or whatever
Occupation: Owner/Designer at The Portland Designer and Founder of Jack Tar 207
Outfit details: Pants, Ralph Lauren. Shirt, Urban Outfitters. Boat Shoes; LLBean. Belt, American Eagle. Anchor Tie, Banana Republic.
Whose wardrobe (celebrity or otherwise!) would you raid?
Alex Carleton, Art Director/Designer for L.L. Bean Signature.
What accessory or article of clothing can you not live without?
White tee.
Tee Tappan
Preferred gender pronoun: DUDE!
Occupation: Self-employed and over worked
Outfit details: T-shirt and plaid shirt, Rogues Gallery. Jeans, Levis. Shoes, H&M Shoes. Socks, Gap. Watch, Diesel. Leather wrist band custom made by Rand Leather. Belt, My Lady.
Outfit sobriquet:
Strawberry flavored
Whose wardrobe (celebrity or otherwise!) would you raid?
Adam Levine
What was it like for you to be involved in a project like He Said/We Said?
Honored and pleased
What accessory/article of clothing can you not live without?
White v-neck tee
Shana Natelson
Occupation: Consent education and sexual assault prevention with Speak About It
Outfit details: After an unfortunate and last-minute change of outfit due to some poorly-timed bird poo, I’m in J Crew shorts, Bass shoes, an Old Navy linen shirt, a Brooks Brothers tie, Ray Ban sunglasses, and the belt in my outfit is from KikaNY, courtesy of Steve Laycock.
What song that best describes your look?
“Dance, Don’t Hold the Wall” by Justin Timberlake (and it’s my current obsession).
Whose wardrobe (celebrity or otherwise!) would you raid?
Really, I just want an excuse to wear (and flare up) an Oscars-style tuxedo.
Where are your favorite places to shop?
J Crew, H&M, thrift stores, LK Weiss’ closet
What accessory/article of clothing can you not live without?
Sunglasses, especially in the summer. I’m notorious for an awkward sunglass tan once the weather gets nice.
What was it like to be involved in a project like He Said/We Said?
There’s something to be said for personalizing or interpreting the mainstream fashion that we see. Gender is all a costume, a presentation, and this was a really unique opportunity to have direct influence from something “popular” and turn it into something that represents my style and identity.
Lorien Snellings
Occupation: Mental health therapist
Outfit details: Shorts, J-Crew; Shoes, West Marine; Checkered shirt: H&M hoodie and cock belt, thrift store; Sunglasses, Puerto Rico.
Whose wardrobe (celebrity or otherwise!) would you raid?
LK Weiss
Where are your favorite places to shop?
Wherever my wife takes me
What accessory/article of clothing can you not live without?
My comfy sweats
