New Bedford photographer Andrew Kepinski explores the Whaling City to document fashion as it happens. Read about Andrew and how he’s aiming the spotlight at the city’s eclectic sense of style.
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Nov. 19, 2025
Liv Dunks: ‘I try to wear a feeling and accessorize the hell out of it.’
Name: Liv Dunks
Age: Old enough
Where are you from and where do you live now? From Bermuda, currently living in South Dartmouth
Occupation: Musician, writer, poet, dreamer, emotional philanthropist
Favorite hobby: Cooking and eating
Describe your style for us.
Skatepark mob wife
What are you wearing?
I try to wear a feeling and accessorize the hell out of it. When I’m going out, I like to wear something that feels laid back and powerful. I’m a believer of the philosophy “look good feel good.”
I like to drag my feet around in my platform Docs. I’m grounded by their weight. Socks are a fun and sometimes ignored way to put some flare in a fit. I found these green flames at Vans.
Good jeans make a difference in any look. The skirt I’m flirting with is from MOTHER Denim. They have really fun stuff.
My little shirt from O’Neil is a cute gift from my Mitch. We were in Martha’s Vineyard this summer and he said to me, “you gotta have this shirt.” It matches half my wardrobe, so he was totally right.
The jacket was a Christmas gift from my mom that I wore to a Ty Segall show in April and he said it was cool, so I call this jacket the Ty Segall Likes My Jacket jacket.
What articles of clothing do you repeatedly wear?
All my jewelry. I feel very odd and naked without it.
How does your style fit into your way of life? I try to keep it fun and playing with aesthetics is fun. We only have so many days on this Earth so why not play around?
What’s your favorite season for fashion and why? I love layers and coats. The more patterns and colors and textures I can wear the better, so I have a sweet spot for fall and spring.
Who are your primary influences when it comes to fashion/style? I lived in New York City for 10 years and got so much inspiration from the people on the street. Also, I go to a lot of shows and buy a lot of merch from bands, and so half of my style is band tees.
Oct. 22, 2025
Abdourahmane ‘Caliph’ Doumbouya: ‘There’s a subtle West African influence in everything I do’
Editor’s note: After a brief hiatus from shooting Street Style, Andrew Kapinsky decided to hone his skills on shooting film and being more deliberate with each photo taken. “On this photoshoot with Caliph I shot with my Hasselblad 501cm,” said Kapinsky. “This particular camera only gets 12 frames per roll, but the giant 6×6 negatives lead to high quality beautiful textures and tones.
“With each click of the shutter the loud ‘whomf’ sound makes each frame feel like it’s going to be a masterpiece even when the resulting photo doesn’t live up to the hype. Living in such a digital world, analog keeps me present and reminds me why I fell in love with photography.”
Full Name: Abdourahmane “Caliph” Doumbouya
Age: 36
Where are you from and where do you live now? I was born in Dakar, Senegal, and I grew up in New Bedford but I’m currently living in Los Angeles.
Occupation: Music artist, web designer / developer, creative director, fashion designer
Favorite hobby: My hobbies are the things that I do professionally and that’s making music, designing clothes, designing and developing websites and apps and making brands come to life through creative direction.
Describe your style for us. My style is a blend of streetwear, casual clothes and colors that pop. There’s a subtle West African influence in everything I do and that trickles into the way I dress as well. I love taking pieces that are out of the box and building a great outfit around them.
What are you wearing? The orange jacket I’m wearing is actually the inside lining of a workwear jacket. Under that I have on a cream colored long sleeve light sweater. My pants are hand printed, one of one workwear pants from my Paperweight brand. And for the shoes I went with some mahogany penny loafers. Includes a simple black belt and my gold African continent chain.
What articles of clothing do you repeatedly wear? I wear my Paperweight workwear pants a lot. I’m a big believer in making what you like so they’re my favorite pair of pants and I always try to dress them up and down to keep them in rotation.
How does your style fit into your way of life? It’s a reflection of who I am. I dress based on my energy for the day and for what I have to do. Today the sun was out and there was a cool breeze so I figured it was a summer / fall type of day, so I combined bright colors with fall colors to commemorate the changing seasons.
What’s your favorite season for fashion and why? I actually have a hot take of an answer here and it’s the summer. To me it’s easier to look great in the fall because there’s a lot to work with but in the summer you have less to work with so it’s more of a challenge to be stylish and I enjoy that challenge.
Who are your primary influences when it comes to fashion/style? My parents. My mother and father have always been very stylish. I sometimes look at old photos of them and realize how much I dress like them to this day. I’m also heavily inspired by Japanese and Korean style; they seem to always be ahead of the curve.
April 20, 2025
Gideon Mangan enjoys cruising in his ’63 Ford in style
Full name: Gideon Mangan
Age: 25
Where are you from and where do you live now? I’m from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and currently live in Plymouth.
Occupation: Construction/home renovations
Favorite hobby: My favorite hobby is probably driving my ‘63 Ford until it breaks, then fixing it. Rinse and repeat.
Describe your style for us. Hmm. I don’t know really. Like a kind of cowboy from the ‘60s maybe with some punk undertones, perhaps …
What are you wearing? From top to bottom, a CP knit ski mask and goggles I folded into a hat, a thermal long sleeve shirt under a Schott flannel. A genuine 1960s Wrangler denim jacket, Wrangler 13MWZ “cowboy cut” jeans and New Balance 550s.
What articles of clothing do you repeatedly wear? Definitely that jacket. It’s definitely one of my favorites.
How does your style fit into your way of life? I just like wearing cool, timeless clothes from days gone by. Not much else to it than that.
What’s your favorite season for fashion and why? Probably spring or fall. Weather’s not too hot, not too cold. Keeps things wide open for whatever you wanna wear, as long as it’s not a parka.
What are your primary influences when it comes to fashion/style? Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Paul Simonon of the Clash, and whatever The Who were wearing in the ’60s.
March 28, 2025
Joanna Silva-Jones: “An effervescent take on classic silhouettes”
Full Name: Joanna Silva-Jones
Age: Millennial
Where are you from and where do you live now? I am from New Bedford and I currently reside in New Bedford.
Occupation: I work as a customer service representative for Acushnet Company-FootJoy.
Favorite hobby: This year, I launched a website that incorporates photos of my favorite looks as well as blog posts where I write about what I’m reading, travel aspirations and trends. This has been occupying much of my spare time recently. I hope to grow Jorosijo into a brand that is both collaborative and inspirational. It’s still very new but I’m grateful and excited to share my voice.
Describe your style for us. My style as a catch phrase would be “An effervescent take on classic silhouettes.” If I were to elaborate, I would say that my personal style is bold in color, versatile to my destination, creative with layering and accessorizing.
What are you wearing?I’m wearing a dress from Ulla Johnson paired with a Ronny Kobo denim corset with a cozy Blank NYC jacket and Sam Edelman fringe boots. I styled this fit with a lattice wide belt from Amazon. The fringe collar necklace is from Shop Calico and all the gold rings are Sahira Jewelry from Shop Bejeweled. Collected from my travels are the bolo tie fromTexas and the earrings and turquoise ring from Madrid. The asymmetrical purse is Liffner and the scarves are from Lost Pattern NYC and the turquoise bead strand is from Petit Moments.
What articles of clothing do you repeatedly wear? The staples in my closet right now are:
Accessory — Lost Pattern NYC scarf. I have been using multiple ways from a purse handle embellishment to an ascot. So easy style every season.
Clothing — A light denim shirt from St. John’s Bay that was my dad’s. It’s a little oversized on me but it’s a great piece that easily transitions though the seasons because it can be styled multiple ways.
Footwear — My Veja sneakers because they are light weight and very comfortable. The silhouette of this sneaker is great as it pairs well with everything.
How does your style fit into your way of life? Personally, I have always used style as a creative outlet. I believe that style is a tool to convey oneself without speaking. Style is an integral part of my life because of how it ties into perception. Before I even speak you are conceptualizing who I am or what I represent. I use style as a way to shape my narrative.
What’s your favorite season for fashion and why? I have always loved summer. For me, you just can’t beat the longer days and gorgeous sunsets. In my opinion the beauty and emotion that summer evokes is unmatched to the other seasons. I have always been drawn to tropical patterns, vibrant colors and statement jewelry.
Who are your primary influences when it comes to fashion/style? I would first have to cite my father as my main influence in shaping this love I have for style. I believe growing up in a household with a dad who was well groomed and took pride in how he presented himself was very powerful. My father really had a way with color and finding pieces that worked together monochromatically especially with footwear. He was not afraid to take risks, and he always looked sharp.
Currently, If I’m in need of outfit or style inspiration, I will source content from stylists Law Roach and Jason Bolden. I look at the pages of Social Media influencers Antonia Fifi and Alpa Rama. I will search images of icons Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger. This combination of sources has worked really well for me. I’m sure I’ll continue to add to this list as I continually look for ways to refine my style.
February 23, 2025
Brianna Robinson’s style is always evolving
Full Name: Brianna Robinson
Age: 24
Where are you from and where do you live now? New Bedford born and raised!
Occupation: Hair artist
Favorite hobby: Reading, thrifting, singing songs in my car.
Describe your style for us. I think my style is constantly changing as I evolve into different versions of myself, so it’s hard to describe. I will say I love having a mix of masculine and feminine silhouettes.
What are you wearing? I am wearing my favorite pair of overalls that I thrifted from The Garment District in Boston. My coat I got on the clearance rack from Urban, along with my red Reeboks. Most of my jewelry was gifted from family and friends.
What articles of clothing do you repeatedly wear? My overalls are a repeat staple. I love a cool hat for when my hair isn’t cooperating and some glasses or sunnies for some drama.
How does your style fit into your way of life? I LOVE dressing up for work. When I style an outfit for work I feel like I’m putting on my confidence for the day. I still feel like I’m a kid just dressing up to play hair stylist and I feel really blessed for that.
What’s your favorite season for fashion and why? Summer! I love summer heels and long flowy skirts and dresses.
Who are your primary influences when it comes to fashion/style? In the beginning of my life, probably my grandmother. We would stay up late and watch Project Runway and she would quiz me to make sure I knew who all the designers were. Now I definitely get a lot of inspo from books and music. My favorite characters and singers influence my style a lot.
Jan. 5, 2025
Marie Antoinette uses body as canvas for self-expression
Name: My name is Marie A. Diaw, but I prefer Marie Antoinette.
Where are you from and where do you live now? I grew up in New Bedford, but have since traveled extensively and lived abroad.
Occupation: I am an artist.
Favorite hobby: I create. I have always created. That is my favorite hobby. Shopping is also a favorite hobby.
Describe your style for us: My style has always been Afro-centered. I have evolved into Afro-elegant street couture. I have an intentionally curated wardrobe. It is quite eclectic. I feel very comfortable using my body as a canvas for self-expression. My style has always been a defining aspect of my identity.
What are you wearing? This is a very casual, low key, museum hopping fit. I chose a denim-on-denim ensemble with a back long sleeve T-shirt. I chose my signature platform Doc Martens and my cognac crossbody bag. The staple black shades are always face adjacent.
What articles of clothing do you repeatedly wear? I love denim and its many interpretations. Upcycling is on trend and I love experimenting, re-imagining and leveling up my denim attire. My jacket is a Wilbourn exclusive (Black designers). I distressed my jeans. I am also very fond of my boots, most especially my brown cowboy boots.
How does your style fit into your way of life? My lifestyle and my style are synonymous.
What’s your favorite season for fashion and why? I love “sweater weather.” Boots and sweaters make me smile.
Who are your primary influences when it comes to fashion/style? I have always appreciated fashion and admire many different styles. I have to say African and Parisian are favorites.
My first fashion influencer was my Mom. She was iconic back in the day. Otherwise, I just do my own thing.
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