Broke Fashion Magazine

Broke Fashion
Presented by NEI

Intro
It's not what you wear it's how you wear it, and most of all it's not who you wear it's if your
pockets can handle it. Where we go wrong in the world of fashion is trying to keep up with the
“mainstream gurus”. When balling on a budget ( which i know alot about) you have turn rags to riches
and i’m going to teach you how to do so.
My goal in life is to make a piece or two stand out ,while still keeping the lights on. While
shopping I tend to ignore signs of promotions of any sort because it can alter my buying pattern. When
i see product at popular retailers i'm very hesitant in making purchases because of the lack of
individuality in the styles, and not only that but retailers have a tendency of abusing the keystone
markup system. Which is why i spend most of my time at vintage thrift shops and consignment shops where
you’re more likely to spend less for more and get better quality items.
A Lot of people think that style can be bought but it can't, style is having the ability to work with
what you have to achieve your true aesthetic. I want to make the lifestyle of the odd, the weird and
the indifferent easier to continue standing out while saving a dollar.

CHAPTER 1
STRUGGLE STYLE

You’ll
defeat
anything in
your way

The struggle is real some of
us are working a 9-5 making
$9-$11 h/r struggling to
succeed in school while trying
to keep shelter and style. So
the only thing we can do is
bargain shop.

When life throws a
curveball get your
racquet, a under
shirt, a powder blue
dress and the dusties
air force 1’s you can
find.

Dress: $1 (Out Of the Closet Thrift
Store)
Under Shirt: $1 (Out Of the Closet
Thrift Store)
Tennis Racquet: $3 ( (Out Of the Closet
Thrift Store)
Sneakers: $15 (Buffalo Exchange)
White Socks:$1 ( Family Dollar)
TOTAL= $21.00 Look
How much did you spend to look
cute?

CHAPTER 2
Rebellious Style

Some of us are way
too broke for
layers so we fall
off a few curbs,
and hop a few
fences to add some
edge to fashion.
Rebellion is the
best fashion.

Shirt: $1 ( Out of the Closet Thrift
store)
Trench Cardigan: $1 ( Out of the
closet Thrift store)
Pants: $10 (H&M hand destroyed)
Shoes: $20 (H&M)
Bag Sponsored by NEI ($35)
Total= $32.00

CHAPTER 3
M

You know those days where you
just want it all to be over
but your face is beat and
outfit is on point, so you
just have to take a photo?

Only on broke fashion will you
ever see high top sneakers
with the wool capri trouser

Trousers: $1 (Jet Rag)
Shirt: $1 ( Jet Rag)
Shoes: $15 (Buffalo Exchange)
Socks: $1 Family Dollar
Bag Sponsored By NEI
Total= $18

CHAPTER 4
Fashion Don'ts are the best do’s

Since fashion has been around there
have been things called do's and
don'ts. And socks with sandals were
a huge No No. But in Broke Fashion
anything that goes against the
standards set by luxury fashion is
what we want to accomplish!

“Wanted to be a Chanel” Some may
call it a knock off , some may call
it humorous but it's a true
statement.

CHAPTER 5
GQ Style

When it comes to men's fashion
it can be pricy. This chapter
will show men how you can
budget while having a GQ swag.

Turtle Neck: $15 (Asos.com)
Shorts: Calvin Klein $10 (Buffalo
Exchange)
Shoes: $80 (Aldo)
Total= $105.00

Shoes: $150 at Urban Outfitters
Jacket: $80 (Cameo at saks off 5th)
Joggers: $20 (H&M)
Shirt: $28.95 (21 Men)
Watch: $80 Fossil
Total= 358.95

Button down: $25.00 (H&M)
Trousers $10.00 (H&M)
Sneakers $19.99 (H&M)
Bag: $80 (Urban Outfitters)
White Sweater: $5 ( H&M)
Watch: $50 (Guess)
Total= $189.00

CHAPTER 6
The rise of Broke Fashion

Did you know Fast fashion stores
are making 2 times or more ,
than your local high end
retailer due to the high demand
for temporary trends at a low
cost?
Well i want to let you know not
only are stores like H&M and
Zara dominating the market but
the demand for second hand
stores are on an up and up as
well, and the great thing about
that is there will be a huge
decrease in waste worldwide.
Since you are on the last page
of broke fashion, you’re
intrigued about the idea of
shopping cheap and looking
fabulous while doing so

The End
Broke Fashion

Model Credit

Matthew R. Franklin

Catherine Nkenko

Meet The Author

Kevon Young-Square
Fashion Wardrobe Stylist/Creator Kevon
Young-Square born and raised in Trenton New
Jersey, was always an outcast by his
interest and the hobbies he chose. While
Most kids watched cartoons, and played,
Kevon spent time sewing & watching Films
like BAPS & Low Down Dirty Shame, getting
new trendy ideas to show off to classmates.
Social Media
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Email: Kevonyoungsquare@nei.la