WILL GILLAT
This week, PDBY caught up with a BSc Real Estate student, Will Gillatt, who has really stepped up the on-campus fashion game! His love for street style, with a dab of sophistication, sees him cultivating some cool yet organic fashion looks.
Gillatt grabs his styling inspiration from the likes of Tyler the Creator and the contemporary minimalist brand About Blank on social media. Gillatt’s natural ability to incorporate different fashion genres into one cohesive look allows him to create ensembles that are ultimately unmatched and captivating. He prefers garments that are simple yet versatile and looks to places like Uniq, Baseline, and thrift stores to fulfil his wishes. Keeping it simple with a touch of flare is his go-to, which allows him to stay true to himself while still giving off an effortlessly cool vibe.
Gillatt is pictured below confidently wearing a pink button-up flannel with some cargo material jorts. He kept the rose theme prevalent by adding a red cap and opting for some pink shoes to tie the whole outfit together. His attention to detail and knack for effortlessly blending the shades of red and pink created a cool, clean, and Pinterest-worthy look. Gillatt loves to try recent trends but always adds a personal touch to create an outfit that is authentic and personal. His head-on approach to styling and ability to create harmonious outfits are talents and skills many wish they could master.
Instagram: @willgillatt
EMILY WANG
Next up is Emily Wang, an International Honours student in Clothing Retail Management. This week’s style icon has mastered the art of blending various styles and ideas to create several looks that are timeless and captivating.
Having lived in Shanghai, Wang loves to incorporate elements of the city’s street styles into her outfits while still adding her own unique flair. She prefers a more feminine style but is never afraid to dabble in other fashion genres. In shopping, Wang looks to Lusi Zhao and Jennie Kim to help guide her choices, but her commitment to combating overconsumption sees her resorting to her own closet. She is attracted to pieces that are comfortable yet versatile, and she believes a pair of tailored black pleated trousers ticks both boxes.
Her outfit this week was a perfectly balanced campus outfit that incorporated a white coquette-style dress and some gorgeous black high-heeled boots. Paired with a black leather jacket with silver accents, the contrast between the dainty dress and the grunge-style accessories created a super cute, balanced look that stood as the perfect testament to the love of mixing and matching.
Her “try everything at least once” mindset has decorated her with years of experience in violin, classical ballet, and piano. Wang has also captained her softball team and travelled to Switzerland to represent North America in singing. It is obvious that her creative experiences have bled into her style, showing us what fashion looks like through her lens. With an enthusiasm for styling and a go-getter mindset, Wang is sure to have a big influence in the dynamic world of fashion!
Instagram and TikTok: @emilywangxo
