Justin Kitchen

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
As a kid, I wasn’t allowed to wear just anything I wanted to. Once I was out on my own, I was able to figure out who I was and what I liked.

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Red Wing boots, selvedge denim and old motorcycle t-shirts

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
I identify most with 60's and 70's biker styling. I am a sucker for soft leather motorcycle boots and dirty denim.

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
I love Chet Baker's style in the 1950's. He had amazing style and simple outfits that fit right and looked classic.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
My favorite places to shop have to be anywhere that no one else has been—that’s when I feel the happiest.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
Blue Hanger. I’m there almost every day, digging and digging through bins. The last thing I bought there was a this old, Amarillo, Texas pool hall jacket. I can spend hours there, waiting for the one jacket I come out with.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
New SUPER shades and the perfect vintage size 38 Schott Perfecto leather jacket. And I always need new Red Wing boots.

What do you love about the fall season in fashion?
Layering! I also love fall colors and all the leather on men and women.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
I would have to say Steve McQueen. He could ride a motorcycle like nobody’s business and looked good doing it.

Yvonne Lambert

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
My literal favorite piece of clothing was a precious scrap of a shirt Morrissey wore to a show and threw out into the crowd. My friend caught the entire shirt, mayhem ensued, and I ended up with a tiny, spicy-smelling scrap!

Who is your favorite designer?
I'm fascinated with Rose Marie Reid's vintage swimsuit designs. Her suits were beautifully fitted and impossibly flattering. She designed exclusively for the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and Joan Crawford.

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
I love bits from every decade, though vintage 50's and 60's styles fit best. Those dresses with the tight-nipped waists were made for my particular shape.

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Liz Taylor (the early years) or David Bowie.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
The Internet puts the world at my fingertips. I also like to shop around town—Feathers, Prototype, New Bohemia. Thrift shops and estate sales are wonderlands.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?

My last real shopping trip took me to Kendra Scott, where I found an amazing necklace that looks great with almost everything.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
Lately, I am loving everything Mara Hoffman. I'd love to have one of her embroidered bustiers.

What do you love about the fall season in fashion?
I love coats! I once tracked down a particular coat, designed by Valerie Dumaine, for two months. The end of my search led me to Valerie herself. The coat was hopelessly sold out, but she offered to sell me the sample at a discount!

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
My mom opened my eyes to a world of fashion surprises. I loved exploring her closet when I was little, and I still enjoy those visits to this day.

Paul Qui & Deana Saukum

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
Deana: I remember having a t-shirt with a big hot pink happy face on it that I really liked wearing. It was very 80s. I remember it made me feel happy.
Paul: Nike Air Jordan 3’s

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Deana: Comfy one-piece rompers or jumpers. Shirt dresses. VPL bras.

Who is your favorite designer?
Deana: Alexander Wang. I love how he is able to balance sexy, feminine, masculine and sporty at the same time. His use of different textures is amazing. I can’t get enough. I am also really fond of Christopher Kane and Carven. And The Row. Duh.

What’s your favorite decade in fashion?
Deana: I love them all! My favorite really changes day-to-day: Sometimes, I identify with the grunge era of the 90s, especially when I choose ripped jeans, paired with T-shirts over dresses. I also love the 60s and 70s boho look with loose-fitting, flowing dresses, kaftans and batik prints. And then there’s the 80s, with all that neon and short, tight dresses, skirts and acid-washed jeans. I am really happy to see the return of the peplum.

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Deana: I really would love to look like Victoria Beckham for a day or Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface.
Paul: Hiroshi Fujiwara. I would kill to have a tenth of the sneakers in his collection.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
Deana: NYC, LA, London, Paris, Copenhagen and Tokyo are all great cities to shop.

What did you purchase on your last trip?
Deana: In NYC, I purchased a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti black suede pumps with gold-plated five-inch stiletto heels, a sheer knit plaid Alexander Wang dress, Rachel Comey flats, a Y’s oversized top and a few pieces from Maje that I really love.
Paul: A Commes des Garçons sweater.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
Deana: A new fall/winter Celine handbag.
Paul: Junya Watanabe denim/plaid coat. Common Projects black sneaker with gum sole. Helm Handmade Boots American made line. Maison Martin Margiela low-cut paint splattered sneakers.

What do you love about the fall season in fashion?
Deana: Layers, textures and patterns! Grays, blacks, tans, creams and browns, with pops of jewel tones or brighter accents (red, green orange, feathers, fur, lace, everything!). It is going to be very exciting.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
Deana: Seeing the street style in every city we visit. This summer alone, we have been to Paris, London, Tokyo, Copenhagen, NYC, LA and Madrid. Each city has been very inspirational style-wise, each in its own way. When I am at home, my best friend, Betsy Granger, is my biggest style inspiration.
Paul: Deana Saukam.

Elizabeth Spiurell

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
I don't remember anything specific, but I was always beyond giddy for back-to-school clothes.

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Boots/booties and sunglasses. Most people probably don't know my actual eye color.

Who is your favorite designer?
Ralph Lauren. He's created so much more than a look; it's a lifestyle. You're covered from the ranch to the Met Ball—I love all that Americana!

What’s your favorite decade in fashion?
The Jazz Age—late 20s, early 30s. The ladies were finally getting to break free a bit, but not without some opposition. I think I could empathize with being caught between expectations and rebellious desires.

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Daisy Buchanan. Or David Bowie.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
Does the Internet count? It would take 12 steps for me to quit Shopbop.com—I visit it daily. Otherwise, I'm desperate to go back to London and hit Portobello Road. I wasn't ready for it the last time I was there.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
I went to my hometown for its massive flea market a few months back, hoping for some home goods, but I couldn't pass up a vintage Levi's denim jacket I'm currently distressing. It fits like a glove. I also bought some Mexican vanilla.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
Some zany denim, a touch of tweed and anything Rag & Bone. I will be passing on peplums, however.

What do you love about the fall season in fashion?
Plaids, herringbone, knee socks, houndstooth and reveries of actually needing a coat.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
My close friends. It's easy to be comfortable and my most authentic self around them. Plus, I absolutely count on them to let me know when I'm looking a mess.

Bobby Johns

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
I owned a yellow studded denim suit that I wanted to wear all the time. It was my first experience expressing my confidence through my personal style.

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Mostly denim and lots of it, but a great pair of worn-in boots will always be in style.

Who is your favorite designer?
It may be surprising but it’s Ralph Lauren—the collections are so vast that I always find something I like, and these pieces never go out of style.

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
There isn’t any one decade I identify with solely. I've always incorporated vintage into my wardrobe, and I always will. I believe that everyone should start with an understanding of the silhouette that best complements their body and build from there. The high-waisted cuts of 1940s suits will never agree with my frame, but the classic tailoring of the 50s is something I feel very comfortable in.

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Paul Newman in the 50s, Mick Jagger in the 60s, Cher in the 70s and David Bowie in the 80s.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
I was in NYC this past spring and found the most perfect pair of busted Chippewa snake boots at Quality Mending Company.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
A tribal print suit, the perfect white shirt, and I never pass on a great hat.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
I've always admired those people who have fun with fashion and understand that it's always changing and shouldn't be taken too seriously. I did have the opportunity to meet one of my style icons several years ago—Derrill Osborn. As the original men's buyer for Neiman Marcus, he has been responsible for creating men's style in the US for many years. He is eccentric, exudes classic style and dresses everyday to be noticed.

Marcus Hersh

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
The Justin Ropers my grandparents would give me every year for Christmas—really, anything cowboy-related. I think it made me feel tough.

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Vintage Wrangler button ups.

Who is your favorite designer?
Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy. He has the "it" factor for sure and is a driving force in fashion. He perfectly balances a dark edge with impeccable techniques and lavish embellishments.

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
The late 70's early 80s. The height of ready-to-wear from luxury designers like Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci and Halston—everything in excess!

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Kyle Anderson, Accessories Director of Marie Claire.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
The flea markets in Paris.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
The Hermès Store in Dallas. I bought a "Texas Wildlife" scarf by Kermit Oliver. He is a native Texan and the only American artist whose work has been featured by Hermes. I have been slowly collecting his work and am totally obsessed with it.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
A head-to-toe couture Versace Denim runway look.

What do you love about the fall season in fashion?
I am an outerwear junkie! Give me leather, fur and cashmere any day of the week. The perfect jacket can transform the most basic attire.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
That would have to be a tie between Iris Apfel and Yves Saint Laurent. Iris is a women who understands that "the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize." Yves Saint Laurent's designs were cultured and sophisticated. I am particularly inspired by his Moroccan period.

Elena Garcia

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
My USA leotard that was just like Mary Lou Retton's, embroidered Mexican dresses, and anything that was purple!

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Jewelry! Lots of jewelry!

Who is your favorite designer?
Matthew Williamson and Elizabeth and James. Matthew Williamson's use of color is addicting, and Elizabeth and James is edgy, feminine and classic all in one.

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
Probably the 60's and 70's. I love the hippie, vintage, bohemian vibe the period represented and the freedom of it.

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Patricia Field! I cannot imagine how incredible her closet must be! Or Blake Lively—in real life and as Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl. Her wardrobe is just so unexpected and brilliant!

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
Intermix in The Hamptons or anywhere in Florence, Italy!

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
The Lollapalooza pop-up shop in Chicago. I got this great neon purse by Baggu and the perfect festival dress by Rad and Refined.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
Classic large Chanel flap bag and the rounded Ray Ban Wayfarers. I have a sunglasses addiction—just ask my fiancé!

What do you love about the fall season in fashion?
Boots and layering. I could die happy wearing a great pair of slouchy boots, a grandpa cardigan and a chunky scarf. And of course, lots of jewelry!

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
The people around me. Austinites in particular, but no matter where I am, whether it be in Chicago, IL, or antique shopping on the streets of Fredericksburg, TX, I am constantly pulling inspiration from my surroundings.

Elaines Holton

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
Red corduroy bell bottom pants. My mother bought them for me while visiting family in China. I wore those pants at least 4 days a week. My mom would have to pry them off my skinny little legs so she could wash them.

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Scarves. I love accessories. It can make or break an outfit.

Who is your favorite designer?
Shauntele. I love how she combines different fabric textures along with vibrant colors.

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
I'm all over the fashion map. I do love women's fashion from the 1940's and 1970's. Women's fashion started to develop and change during the 1940's. As for the 70's...God bless the jumpsuit!

If could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
I have two. Dietrich and Grace Jones. These two women pushed the boundaries of women's fashion. They were progressive while being stylish and sexy.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
I love vintage and resale shops. My guiltiest of pleasures is shopping at H&M.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
Top Drawer Thrift. Another travel bag and some beautiful scarves.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
Boots, boots and more boots.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
My mother, Kuei C. Smith. She was a dancer, performer and choreographer in China. I always admired her use of color and still do.

Jim Ritts & Lisa Jasper

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
Jim: My elementary school letter sweater.
Lisa: I actually did not have a favorite piece of clothing. I was a string bean growing up, so my mom sewed all of my clothes.

What is your current wardrobe staple?
Jim: Anything and everything black. Jeans. Shirts. Zippered sweaters. Suede shirts. Leather jackets.
Lisa: My vintage boots that have been resoled too many times to count.

Who is your favorite designer?
Jim: Tom Ford—clean, sophisticated, sharp, timelessly modern. Ralph Lauren—classic American style, beautifully designed and crafted
Lisa: Ralph Lauren is my favorite designer because he captures both the casual and sophisticated lifestyle. I love RRL jeans and boots for a casual night out to the Paramount and Black Label dresses for a more elegant evening with Jim.

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
Jim: 1955-65. A schizophrenic ten-year period that made style icons of both Cary Grant (effortlessly elegant) and Steve McQueen (straight-forward masculinity).

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Jim: Cary Grant in To Catch A Thief or Colin Firth in A Single Man.
Lisa: The Ladies Crawley in Downton Abbey. The costumes are amazing.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
Lisa: What really matters to me is the people with whom I share the experience. There is something so bonding about spending an afternoon shopping with your sister, mother or best friend.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
Lisa: We were recently in Chicago, and I hit the Rugby store for some shorts.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
Jim: Custom made boots by Lee Miller of Texas Traditions.
Lisa: The entire Black Label Denim collection from Ralph Lauren.

What do you love most about the fall season in fashion?
Lisa: I love the menswear look for women. Give me a suit, a hat and wingtips, and I am happy.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
Jim: For me, the following men are more aspirational, as they are singular and unapproachable stylistically: Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Miles Davis (no one ever wore black better than Miles).
Lisa: I am inspired by women who wear their clothes with confidence. It doesn’t matter what size you are or if you are wearing a burlap sack—if you throw your shoulders back and walk into a room with confidence, you own your style.

J. Miguel Rangel

What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child?
A pair of green army pants that I wore with shiny black tuxedo shoes. I went everywhere in them. I felt pretty.

What is your current wardrobe staple?
A pair of brown Lucchese Boots. I've had them for a decade now. It’s like Gucci to a Texas cowboy, but I'm no cowboy.

Which decade in fashion do you identify most with?
I'm a product of Generation Y—everything goes. Some days I can feel a little 50s; other days, I’m more 1920s.

If you could trade wardrobes with anyone living or dead, who would it be?
Steve McQueen.

What is your favorite place in the world to shop?
To shop or borrow? My childhood best friend, Marie Ely, has tons of amazing pieces that her father, Joe Ely, wore. If I'm lucky, her closet is sometimes my favorite place to rummage through.

Where was your latest shopping trip to and what did you purchase?
Room Service on SoCo. I bought a pair of Levi's. The store is full of seemingly simple pieces that, when closely examined, display some awesome attention to detail.

What items are currently on your fashion wish list?
Anything by Tom Ford.

What do you love about the fall season in fashion?
Layers. You can change your whole look with a well-tailored coat.

Who has been your greatest style inspiration?
My soulmate and best friend, Kelly Framel (blogger behind The Glamourai). She keeps me on my toes and looking good. I can't walk around with the likes of her unless I'm up to her standards, which have made her quite successful.