Name: Ajani Russell
Occupation: Visual artist, arts educator, college professor
Tell me about what you’re wearing today. The jacket is Mugler. The hoodie is from a Korn concert I went to in London. I’m wearing AllSaints leggings that I turned into a top, the red pants are from a jumpsuit from some Brazilian brand—I didn’t like the top, so I cut it off and made them pants. And the skirt is from Aritzia.
Okay, Mugler! I actually did a Mugler takeover for Vogue, and they sent me this.
What’s your general approach to style? I’m a very method dresser. I love a theme. I get dressed up for whatever I’m doing that day—except today I woke up when I was supposed to leave the house, so I just put on all of the clothes that were on my couch. And I was like, “Oh, it’s red. Oh, it’s black. Okay. I’m putting it together. I’m going outside.” And then my raincoat, because I thought it was going to rain today.
Are you a big red person generally? It depends on the weather and my mood. But I’ve been in the spring melancholy, so I’ve been wearing a lot of blacks and reds.
We’re sad about spring? Well, it’s a season of transitions. And I don’t like changing, and everything’s happening so fast.
What sign are you? Pisces. So, you know, emotional, sensitive.
Hillary LincolnPhotographed by Amir Hamja
Name: Hillary Lincoln
Occupation: Nurse and fashion and art lover
What kind of nurse? I work in the PACU, so recovery nursing.
Do you watch The Pitt? Yes, I do, and it’s oddly realistic.
What are you wearing today? So this dress is vintage Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe. I got it in Seoul. And this is just a little bomber jacket, a vintage Prada purse you can make into a clutch, and some gardening clogs. I got this ring from Rio.
What’s your approach to dressing outside of scrubs? I love to mix and match. I knew this dress was a little bit more dressy, so I paired it down with just a windbreaker and the clogs. I love pattern, color, texture—just mixing and matching. I love vintage designer. I’ve been trying to build my collection up over the years. But anytime I travel, I love to source different pieces that I probably wouldn’t find here in the US, or at least for the price. I like pieces that you don’t see every day, and then just paring it back with pieces that are a little bit simpler. But usually I need one standout piece when getting dressed, and then I work around it.
The Junya is really fab. Yeah, and you can unbutton it and roll it down or wear it off the shoulder. It can be a few different things.
And you’ve got great hair. The messier look adds a little to the style. So you don’t always look so polished—you add some texture and, just, a vibe. In the spring and summer, it’s just nice to have braids in.
Plus, I’m sure you have to have it pulled back for work. Totally. It’s nice when you’re actually a real human, being outside of work, to show who you are.
