Street Style: Cheltenham Road

Helena Jennings
Age: 23
Occupation: Student
What are you wearing? 
“American Apparel joggers, Cheap Monday fleece and my great aunt’s old coat.”
What’s the best thing about Bristol?
“How varied it is. It’s my first time here and there is so much going on for all ages, like art galleries, exhibitions, vintage clothes shops, book shops. The architecture also.”
What’s the worst thing about Bristol?
“I would say the weather.”

Andy Cooks

Age: 26
Occupation: Barber
What are you wearing?
“A pair of Doc Martens, they’re up to the knee, black Levi’s vintage jeans and a fake leather jacket.”
What’s the best thing about Bristol?
“The music scene is great and also the individuality of the local shops.”
What’s the worst thing about Bristol?
“Apart from traffic, I would say the bad taste. Even though there are loads of people who love style, many seem to put no effort in the way they look.”

Jessica Jennings
Age: 24
Occupation: Clerk
What are you wearing? 
“A Zara sale dress, Topshop sale coat, this is like from a random little vintage stall and Dr Martens of course.”
What’s the best thing about Bristol?
“I’m enjoying the graffiti.”
What’s the worst thing about Bristol? 
“It’s quite expensive.”

Lydia James
Age: 29
Occupation: Caterer and artist
What are you wearing? 
“These are “mum’s trainers” as I call them, with a vintage jacket and a vintage top, which is like two quid, I don’t even know where I got it from. These earrings are vintage as well, they’re little gold diving ladies.”
What’s the best thing about Bristol?
“The food. St. Nick’s is a really good place for food and there are many nationally recognised restaurants all around Bristol.”
What’s the worst thing about Bristol?
“Traffic. Boring answer, but it’s true.”

Isabelle Fink

Age: 21
Occupation: Theatre and German student
What are you wearing?
“Really comfy clothes. Just a pair of Converse, leggings and a cosy hoodie.”
What’s the best thing about Bristol?
“It’s very unique. There are lots of different parts to it, Stokes Croft is very different from Clifton for example. Also you can find anything to do at any time of the day.”
What’s the worst thing about Bristol?
“I’ve been living here for only two months so I don’t really know anything about it yet. Maybe the fact that it’s really big in terms of walking distance.”

Keenan O’Connor
Age: 32
Occupation: DJ and music producer
What are you wearing?
“A lambskin jacket, Jon Burton Ethos pants, Jasepi Sneakers and a Modern Math hoodie.”
What’s the best thing about Bristol?
“The music environment.”
What’s the worst thing about Bristol?
“I’m not sure, I’ve only been here for a week.”

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