Coming from an immigrant
family, I remember the struggle I had with my mom in trying to wear the coolest
clothes and trying to fit in with the kids at school. I guess this became a
primary motivation for me to experiment with style and have a fashionable head
on my shoulders. Similarly, my stylist feature of the week is an old friend
from my hometown Toronto, Sandy Gill professionally known as Ess Kay Ji. Her eclectic
fashion sense screams of adventure. From finding inspiration in Kanye to Disney
to blurring the lines of fashion between genders, Ess Kay Ji is a bold stylist
on the rise.
Ess Kay Ji has
succeeded in incorporating simplistic hints of edgy with glimmers of femininity.
Elementary teacher by profession and exploring her passion in the fashion
world, Sandy has blown up in the Toronto area. Her inspiration stems from the urban
and hip-hop culture, but she doesn't fall short of proving herself as a
versatile fashionista. Recently, taking inspiration from the world of Disney
and up-ing the amp of our favorite characters like Snow White and Pocahontas,
Sandy kicked elementary animation out the door and brought sass to her
ensembles. She has succeeded in blending current trends much like the tribal
prints and bold colors of our time with our favorite childhood memories to not only
bring fashionably forward outfits but a tasteful self-image. She is daring in
her approach to style and fashion.
Her thinking is
simple. She preaches to make the best out of every situation. In her case, the
best out of your wardrobe. Encouraging affordable and tasteful style,
complemented by the pieces already in your closet. Inspiring her followers from
all walks of life to embrace their identities and create the best version of
themselves. Not to mention her DIY, unique pieces that literally bring her
roaring personality to her clothing.
Her journey has not
been shy of excitement. Introducing a collection of personally designed clothing
and accessories and working alongside acclaimed artists from a wide array of
industries, Gill has proven herself to be versatile and applicable in the
mainstream and niche markets. She aspires to
work with designers and like-minded professionals within the fashion industry
in the future. Exploiting the rise of social media marketing, Ess Kay Ji has
found herself a worthy following both on and off the internet.
Her work and image has
been elevated from a local girl expressing her style through images and social
media to working alongside YouTube sensation Superwoman.
You are a canvas. Paint as you please. – Ess Kay Ji
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