Creative Whizz Kid:
EMMA HAKANSSON
Is your style a product of organic development or conscious construction?
As
I have grown and found what I am interested in in life and my art, I’ve also
found myself naturally getting rid of old pieces that were no longer me, and
starting to shop for different things. I
didn’t decide I wanted to dress a certain way, it just happened. The only
conscious decision I make about my clothes, is to not let myself dress boring
just because I’m not feeling great, because not dressing interestingly makes me
feel even worse about myself and my day. I also make a conscious effort to wear
quite a lot of jewellery, because it makes me feel good.
Have you observed any changes to your style as you age?
I’ve
definitely started wearing a lot more black, more mesh, more of a grungy look.
It makes me feel in control, and that’s important to me.
If you could dress in shades of only one colour for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
Black!! (please don’t tell me how it
is a shade not a colour) It makes me feel strong and powerful, which makes me
feel safe and confident in what I’m doing. It’s like the equivalent of walking
with my own bad ass soundtrack
Do you dress for yourself, others or the occasion?
Definitely for myself. It’s such an important part of
how I express myself and show the people around me who I am, so if I let
someone else dictate what I wore I wouldn’t be being honest. I also don’t mind
being over dressed when I go out, it’s never bad to feel extra special. I used
to worry about being over dressed even if I wanted to be, until I read that if
you are overdressed people will think you’ve either just been, or are just
going to somewhere cool.
Would you feel comfortable allowing someone to choose every outfit you wore for two consecutive weeks?
No I would hate that.
Even if they knew me well and knew my style, it’s such a personal thing,
relating to how I’m feeling and what I’m interested in. I don’t want how I show
the world who I am to be chosen by someone else
@hakamme
