TWELV sits down with founders of Parlor Social Club Jan Cieslikiewicz and Frederick Ghartey to give a glimpse into the story of co-founders living in New York City.
THE STREETERS #4
The New Yorkers we caught this week are all experts in color and are bold, and detailed with their personal styling. Casual, carefree and cool these streeters make us all want to steer away from the safe option of wearing black! Follow their styling tips!
EDIT BY: SAYURI MURAKAMI
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: NAOKO TAKAGI
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