Style Scout: Justin Klaas

Clothing Details: Shoes: Kohl’s, December 2010, 0. Socks: December 2010, gift. Jeans: Levi’s, October 2010, 0. Belt: December 2010, gift. Shirt: Ben Sherman, Hobbs, January 2011, 0. Jacket: Gap, December 2009, 0. Glasses: Warby Parker, December 2010, 25. Bag: Timbuk2, July 2009, 00.

Name: Justin Klaas

Age: 22

?Sign: Aries

?Occupation: Barista?

Hometown: Kansas City

?Time in Lawrence: Four years

?What were you doing when you were scouted? Shopping downtown.

How would you describe your style? I try and not splurge a whole lot. I buy mostly sale stuff and work with what I have. I try to look as good as I can with a tight budget. ?

What are your favorite fashion trends? I love button up shirts, I have a lot of those. I’ll also admit I have an affinity for thermal and flannel shirts, I don’t think that’ll ever change. I’ll be that guy five years from now still wearing flannels while everyone else is wearing some cashmere/polo/denim/flannel hybrid thing.?

What are your least favorite fashion trends? Thanks to a friend I now know there is such a thing as pajama jeans — really? That would have to be at the top of my list.

?What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? Coffee Shops downtown that are hiring! ;)?

What would you like to see less of in Lawrence? Snow, in light of this “Blizzard of Oz” as some people are calling it. ?

Do you have any piercings or tattoos? None yet but hope to get a tattoo this summer. Mom, if you’re reading this disregard what you’ve read!

?Do you have any fashion influences? Mostly my friends, they tend to dress much better than I do — I’m just trying to keep up.?

People say I look like… Toby Maguire

?Tell us a secret: I am really looking forward to the day when I can wear “dad clothes” like the ones in the window display at Weavers. I believe I can only keep this fashion thing going for so long before it just looks like I am trying too hard.

Style Scout: Justin Klaas

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