Style Scout: John Flynn
Name: John Flynn
Age: 57
Relationship status: Married happily
Hometown: Hutchinson
Time in Lawrence: Since 1986
Occupation: Human resources director
Dream job: Guitarist for Emmylou Harris
What were you doing when scouted? Playing guitar in the worship band at Vintage Church.
Describe your style: Cautiously hipster
Fashion trends you love: Cuffed jeans, double monk-strap shoes
Fashion trends you hate: Camouflage and jeans rolled up especially high
Fashion influences: My wife and select alt-folk guitar players.
What are your favorite and least favorite things about Lawrence: I love that it’s a diverse, learning, artistic community. But it’s not close enough to mountains.
Tattoos or piercings? Zero
What’s your spirit animal (and why?): Squirrels. They work hard. They’re curious. They’re not afraid to jump to the next tree. And they like nuts.
Who do people say you look like? When I was younger, I looked like Sting, but I’ve grown out of that.
Tell us a secret: I like all the silverware in the dishwasher to be compartmentalized so it is easier to put away.