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Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale

By Jean Grant
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Parkdalers aren’t afraid to stand out, which is what makes the ‘hood such a rich source of sartorial inspiration. On a lazy Sunday, we spotted rainbow-hued hair, distressed leather jackets and tons of individual flair—and discovered that the west-end’s rough edges are still firmly intact (even if the overall aesthetic has become slightly more refined). Here, 15 effortlessly cool ensembles.

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Garlande Erion Age: 31 Profession: Hairstylist “I’m like a psychedelic Peg Bundy.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Fabian Fazari Age: 23 Profession: Student “My style? One word: amazing.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Sade Lima Age: 21 Profession: Bartender “I dress a bit ‘90s—it’s usually whatever’s in my closet or stuff I borrow from friends.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Shane Winrow Age: 32 Profession: Business owner “My style is avant-garde, but dressier.”

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Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Alyssa Goodman Age: 23 Profession: Stylist “I’m dressed like a confused skater boy today. The jacket is vintage Prada.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Names: Dustin Wilson, Lu Wilson Ages: 32, 13 months Professions: Artist, baby “I’m pretty casual. Lu likes to wear the colour purple—and hand-me-downs.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Caitlin Zivnis Age: 26 Profession: Community manager “My look is minimal, simple, comfy and a bit boyish.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Aurore Saint-Luce Age: 31 Profession: Architect “I just moved here this week from France—my style is very classic.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Grace Roberston Age: 22 Profession: Student “I like lots of black and oversized stuff.”

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Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Michaela Dunne Age: 24 Profession: Hairstylist “I wear mostly teenaged boy clothes.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Marshall Johnston Age: 26 Profession: Account manager “I got the sweatshirt at the BC music fest Rifflandia—it was the only one that didn’t say Rifflandia on it.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Ruth McCloskey Age: 28 Profession: Hairstylist “This fringed bag was $9.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Perry Phalla Age: 28 Profession: Non-profit program co-ordinator “This is Zoe, she’s my roommate’s dog. We’re both very street casual.”

Fifteen perfectly offbeat street-style looks in Parkdale
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Name: Alexis Eastman Age: 25 Profession: Theatre maker “I try to mix classic looks with vintage shapes.”

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