Chad Clarke, Senior, Economics, 21
Style: Avante Garde
Fashion Icon(s): Frank Ocean, Jaden Smith (Twitter: @officialjaden), Tyler The Creator (Twitter: @tylerthecreator)
Biggest Fashion Tip: Don’t just buy expensive things to keep up with fashion trends, create your own style.
“If it’s your style, own it,” he said.
Where His Style Came From: Having a close relationship with his brother, who taught him fashion sense, is where his roots in fashion came from. When his brother started dating a renowned fashion designer, who happened to be behind the looks in Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” video, he began branching out with his looks. He idolizes his brother's girlfriend for her ability to look past the gender on the label of clothes.
Go-to Winter Outfit: Turtleneck sweater with a marble knit scarf turned circle scarf, loafers and navy blue, tapered pants.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | Apr. 21Korbe Otis does the Gator chomp before Florida softball's matchup with Oklahoma State on Feb. 20. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg
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By Courtesy to The Alligator | Apr. 7Gators junior Ian Gilligan hits a drive at the Gators Invitational on Friday, February 16, 2024.
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By Ashley Hicks | Feb. 23Junior Leanne Wong excels in her floor routine to earn a 10 and bring home the win for the Gators against LSU, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.