Sheffield fashion: 'As a teen I'd read magazines such as Vogue, Dazed & Confused and i-D religiously'

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In this edition we chatted to Sheffield resident Matt Pinder about his style and love of the City for fashion

1. So, tell us what you do

I'm a freelance writer

2. How long have you been living in Sheffield?

I'm originally from Dronfield but after uni in London and a couple of years in Brighton I moved back up north and I've been here 6 years.

3. How important is fashion and clothing to you, and why?

My relationship with clothes is an evolving one, as I teen I'd read magazines such as Vogue, Dazed & Confused and i-D religiously. These days I just find clothes I like. I wouldn't say I'm particularly fashionable, my go-to has been cap, hoodie, tight jeans and trainers for years.

Although post-lockdown I have put more thought into 'dressing-up' when going out. I enjoy the creative process of putting looks together.

4. How would you describe your style?

Androgynous. I like to bend the rules and reshape my silhouette with different cuts. Clothes should be genderless and I fully challenge that idea!

5. What’s the one item that you couldn’t live without in your wardrobe?

It's a tough call between a pair of black skinny jeans or my leather jacket.

6. What do you think of Sheffield for its range of clothing stores?

I think it's improving. It’s always impossible to leave Glass Onion empty-handed and Vulgar has some gems too. In terms of the 'high-street' Weekday has been a great addition.

7. Do you have a go-to shop in the City?

YSM for a treat.

8. What are Sheffield folk good at with fashion?

We're an eclectic bunch. There's no particular style or scene and there's definitely a progression in terms of forward-thinking looks and sustainable fashion thanks to our great vintage shops. Sheffield has always been a creative city, it feels like we now have people using creativity in their looks too.

9. Fashion faux-pas - what would you never wear again?

Everything I wear is questionable!! I'm sure I'll regret every look one day. I like taking risks and don't take it seriously.

10. Style icon?

Hedi Slimane's collections for Dior Homme & Saint Laurent will always be iconic as he designed clothes for skinny boys. I also take inspiration from pop culture, particularly music so there's often reference points from Harry Styles and Taylor Swift.

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