How you dress says a lot about who you are. Your outward appearance is a reflection of your inner self-image. So if you feel as though you are chaotic and messy, you will look unkept and sloppy in your day-to-day life. We all look to celebrities to mold our looks, but there is a level of imitations that lessen your ability to be you. Place of Elms is looking to change that, with some legendary stylists in their space and giving some fans an insight into how to dress like themselves, while still looking like a celebrity.
“We believe reverence is the essence of luxury, and truth is the ultimate aesthetic,” says the founder and designer behind Place of Ëlms, Lennie Moreno. “Recognition must be given to the stylists, as they are shaping how entire generations dress. Honoring them is honoring the invisible labor behind the visible show.”
Using stylists to show us how it is done
In the campaign, a handful of stylists, including Jack Manson, Katja Cahill & Aliya Lahijani, Justin Hurtt, and Yasi Guiliani, strip away the frills of the usual photoshoot and find themselves in the pieces from the new collection that resonate the most with them. They then put those looks together in simple, but elevated ways.
Manson said of the environment: “Staying grounded in this fast-paced industry means taking care of my body, keeping a strong spiritual life, and staying close to God and my family.” Cahill & Lahjiani pointed out.” “In the celebrity world, people can lose themselves. From Place of Ëlms’ values, self-respect really speaks to us. Fame will often blur what’s real.” And Justin Hurtt believes that “A lot of new fashion today is just copy-paste — people chasing TikTok trends or viral moments. But deep down, we all know what’s real. Authenticity is what builds real relationships, and those relationships are what lead to lasting success.”
