Kevin Abellano

Generational style

November 21, 2011 9:47 a.m.

Name: Kevin Abellano

Lives in: Silver Spring

Age: 19

Occupation: Full-time student at Howard University

How would you describe your personal style?
"I find that it varies. Certain days I am very preppy, like Nordstrom catalogue-esque. Some days I am more urban. I like high-end gentlemen's wear and little trinkets or little dabs of urban attire."

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Who are your style icons?
"My grandfather. He has a very gentlemen's old-fashion style. I like to take that and put a modern twist on it. My father also. He is the reason I wear what I wear. It's in the family."

Where do you like to shop?
"I shop a lot on line at ASOS.com, vintage, my dad's closet. Around here, Reddz Trading, sometimes Mustard Seed and thrift stores."

What is the one thing you must have in your closet?
"Accessories, like the necklace I am wearing. They pull together a look and give it an edge or some extra flair."

What's on your Christmas list?
"Red wing boots. They are work boots but you can make them high scale."

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