The Tamesis
Name: Ajani Russell
Profession: Visual artist, art educator, university professor
Tell me what you are wearing today. So this jacket is a Mugler. This hoodie is from a KORN concert I attended in London. I wore Allsaints leggings that I turned into a top, and the red pants were a jumpsuit from a brand in Brazil – I didn’t like the top, so I cut them off and made them into pants. The skirt is from Aritzia.
OK, Mueller! I actually acquired Mugler for Vogue magazine and they sent me this.
What is your general opinion on style? I’m a very methodical dresser. I like a theme. No matter what I do that day, I dress up. Except today, I woke up when I was supposed to leave the house, so I put on all the clothes on the couch. I was like, “Oh, it’s red. Oh, it’s black. Okay. I’m putting it together. I’m going to get out.” And then my raincoat, because I thought it was going to rain today.
Are you generally a big celebrity? It depends on the weather and my mood. But I’ve been in the spring blues so I’ve been wearing a lot of black and red.
Oh, are we sad about spring? Well, this is a season of transition. And I don’t like change, everything happens too fast.
What’s your zodiac sign? Pisces. So, you know. Emotional and sensitive.
Ajani RussellPhoto by Amir Hamja
Name: Hillary Lincoln
Profession: Nurse and fashion and art lover
What kind of nurse? I work in the PACU in rehabilitation nursing.
do you see Pete? Yes, I do, and it’s very realistic.
What are you wearing today? So this dress is vintage Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe. I bought it in Seoul, South Korea. It’s just a little bomber jacket, a vintage Prada wallet that doubles as a clutch, and some gardening clogs. I got this ring from Rio.
Aside from scrubs, what’s your sartorial style? I like to mix and match. I knew this would be a dressy outfit, so I just paired it with a trench coat and clogs. I love patterns, colors, textures – just mixing and matching. I love vintage designers. I have been trying to build up my collection over the years. But whenever I travel, I like to source different pieces that you may not be able to find in the U.S., or at least not at the price point. I love pieces that you don’t see every day and then pair them with simpler pieces. But, usually, I need a statement piece when I’m getting dressed and then I work around that.
Junya is really great. Yes, you can unbutton it, roll it down, or wear it over your shoulder. It can be a few different things.
And your hair is great. I think the messy look adds a bit of style too. So you don’t always have to look glamorous – you can add some texture and a vibe. I think braids look great in spring and summer.
Also, I’m sure you have to pull it back for it to work. completely. It’s nice to show who you are outside of work when you’re actually a real person.
