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August 1, 2011
Tools of Attraction: Nerd Chic
Five New York guys talk about their glasses and suspenders.
By Danielle Gibson
Kris, 33, DJ/prop stylist
How would you describe this style?
My style? Really? I just throw shit on. My room's looking messy right now.
But suspenders aren't something everyone wears. Be honest, is this your nerd-chic look?
Nerd chic? Wow. [laughs] No.
Is that offensive?
No, it's not offensive. But I try not to conform. I just try to stick to the way I was born. My mom dressed me for years, so I stick to that aesthetic.
What do you think your mom was going for in her efforts?
My mom was super-Catholic. She likes to stay safe with everything. But if you ask me my inspiration is, it's definitely music. The bands I listened to growing up.
Which musicians inspire your style?
H.R. from Bad Brains was pretty awesome, before he turned into a fucking psychotic piece of shit. There were many. But he definitely is a huge inspiration.
What are styles you like to see on ladies in the summer?
Jesus Christ. Honestly, I always look at shoes first. I like chicks that wear wedges. That's my whole jam. And I love miniskirts; they’re great. And not ‘cause I'm a fucking pervert — they just look good on women who have nice legs.
What are things you hate to see?
I hate when people try too hard. I hate aviators. Ray-Bans just don't mesh well nowadays. But I don't give a shit about sunglasses really. People just need to be original with their shit. Quit looking at magazines, that's bullshit. Come up with your own fucking concepts. But that's women. Not men.
What?
Men just try harder. Men just want to get laid all the time. For instance, you came up to me, right?
Yes, I approached you for an interview for my job.
Do you think I want to get laid or something because of the way I'm dressed? Do you want to bone me or something? What are you trying to say to me?
This conversation has quickly changed directions! I think you're the one who wants to "bone."
No, I'm good for the summer.
Well, me too.
Cool.
T-shirt: vintage, suspenders: H&M, pants: Alexander Wang, shoes: Levi's
Commentarium (29 Comments)
Haha, Kris was IN YOUR FACE.
"No, I'm good for the Summer."
Hahahaha!
kris was def trying way too hard
Meh. Kris is a jerk.
Hi, look at me, look at me. I'm wearing suspenders!!!! I'm so unusual!
whats wrong with suspenders?
Someone tell Nick, that being slim, pasty and a full blown ginger doesn't work too well with pink..or much of anything for that matter.
Not true. Not true not true not true!
Hey! don't berate, he totally pulls it off.
Nick's hot, and has great style. Everett was adorable as well.
Kris looks like a homeless Urkel. Real smooth with the ladies too...
Oh God I hate Desigual. It's our worse export along with Enrique Iglesias and La macarena. Urgh.
*worst!
"I am wearing funny glasses and Alex Wang trousers, but I totally don't give a shit about style or fashion."
Pretty much summarizes NYC streetstyle for this Boston gal.
Fortunately, you'll be completely bald in 5 years.
Everett's outfit. He pulls it off perfectly.
Me too! Me too!
Oh, Everett. ::sigh:: hawtt.
agree. Man what a dreamboat.
I didn't see any hotties except for the first one. Did you forget your glasses?
kris is the biggest fucking twat. his clothes are shit too
The nerd look is only hot if you're an actual nerd and not wearing it for the kitsch value.
Slightly devastated that Everett is gay. He's quite dreamy
am i the only one who thinks Matthew is a fine, fine man? this can't be right
I don't think any of these guys can be called nerds. That's what I hate about nerd chic. Anyone can pull it off without the unfortunate disability of not being a nerd. Such an eclectic style is a nerd's reward for being repellent to the opposite sex.
Essays like this are so important to broadening people's hoirozns.
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