“Welcome to “Style Spotlight,” a series dedicated to our most inspiring, fashion influencers.”
Introducing Rilwane, a London bred, Philly based athlete with style.
This weeks Style Spotlight is Rilwane, a new face to the #UnRegisteredStyle family. We happened to find him on IG, and immediately loved his look!
Today, we sat down with Rilwane to discuss his personal style preferences. Here’s what he had to say below:
Where are you from?
I’m from Stratford, East London.
How do you define your personal style? What or who are your some of your style inspirations?
Its basically a reflection of your personality or the mood that you’re in. Also, it has to be for the occasion that you’re going to.
My personal style is based on African or Caribbean culture. Some of the guys that influenced me with their fashion are D’banj, Eddie Murphy in Boomerang, and URBANE by Jason Richardson from New Jersey.
What are the essential pieces you must have in your closet?
You definitely need a blazer because you can switch up for every occasion (You can dress it up or down), and you need a pair of plain white shoes (Whether they’re Air Force 1s, ADIDAS Superstars, Vans, or Converse). If they’re really clean, you can have the slick look. If they’re really dirty, you can have that street or urban type of feel.
Where do you shop?
ASOS, URBANE by Jason Richardson and thrift stores (I like to remix clothes). For example, I would take the collar on a dress shirt, make an adjustment, and bring it inside so it looks like a circular collar.
Describe your personal style in three words?
My style is a reflection of this word I live by called “XIOU XIAN.” Its a word that embraces one’s feeling, style, and energy.
In addition, cultured, bold, and slick.
Any fashion related tips?
Don’t dress to fit what’s going on in society, dress base on how you feel. Just make sure it’s appropriate to wherever you’re going to.
Don’t forget to follow Rilwane on Instagram @mr.xiouxian!
Thanks for reading!