portrait 2.

A collaborative series with Portland photographer, Natalie Conn

John
Designer and Florist
Portland, Maine

I have quite a few factors to consider when getting dressed for a typical day. I have a job at a flower and plant shop where I get wet and covered in dirt and dust, but I also need to look good for customers and feel good about my appearance. I bike and walk to work nearly everyday in all weather. In Maine. Deciding how many layers to wear is a daily puzzle. Then there is the separate wardrobe I maintain for working on installations and design. I try and keep the number of paint-covered clothing at a minimum, but there always seems to be new items added to the collection. So clothes have to be functional, breathe and move well and still look good. I like to accessorize a little and definitely play with color, but it's hard to find either of those things in menswear. Most of my clothing is thrift and vintage, but nothing too fancy. 

In stock at County Seat Supplies:
Grey henley sweater with cloth elbow patches, unlabeled SOLD
Black wool trousers, unlabeled
Plaid wool shirt jacket, Pendleton
Plaid club collar dress shirt, NYSE
Black leather ankle boots, Dexter SOLD
Black striped suspenders

portrait 1.

A collaborative series with Portland photographer, Natalie Conn

Jessica
Preservation Carpenter
Portland, Maine

“At work, I dress primarily for weather, primer, and dirt. After work, I usually wear what's comfortable first, and interesting second. Ninety percent of my clothing is used. I once sewed a lot of it too, but now carpentry takes up a lot of that time. I was a younger sister, and I've always loved castoffs because back then, they reminded my of my beloved big brother, and now, they remind me of my friends far away. I wear thrift store clothes because they are less expensive and because my job isn't very demanding style-wise, I don't need to contribute to the wastefulness of the apparel industry. I also like to find things no one else will be wearing, and things that were the pinnacle of style in the past.”

In stock at County Seat Supplies:

Tweed jacket, 1980s

Accordion pleated dress, 1960s

Two-tone oxfords, new-used

Leather horse saddle bags, date unknown