The Fader’s Mobolaji Dawodu Thoughts on Fall Fashion and the Perfect Pair of Jeans

Photo by Peter Van Agtmael

Despite being best known as a music/lifestyle magazine, The Fader has also long been on the cutting edge of fashion. Their style coverage is a blend of edgy street wear and avante garde envelope pushers and much of their coverage is devoted to emerging designers and fringe brands. In short, The Fader is perfect for the off beat fashionista. We interviewed current Fashion Editor Mobolaji Dawodu:

1. Who are your style icons?

Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, Gordon Parks

2. What is your absolute favorite item of clothing?

Levis 517 jeans with 66% cotton and 34% polyester.

3. What fashion trend do you wish would just go away already?

Plastic frame eye glasses when u dont really need them.

4. If your style had a theme song, what would it be?

“Jack Johnson” Soundtrack by Miles Davis for the documentary “Jack Johnson”

5. Describe your look in three words or less

Natural Smart Progression

Check out the rest of our fashion week Editor Interviews:

Kate Mulling from Refinery29

EJ Samson from Teen Vogue

Faran Kentcil from NYLON

Yale Breslin from V Magazine and V Man