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"When I'm dressing I like to reference things, whether it's a person or an era or a place." Sophie Flinder
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Vanna wears American Apparel Jumpsuit, and a Norma Kamali Dress -
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Sophie says about her Vintage Rabbit Fur Collar, “I pretty much put a fur collar over everything until its 90 degrees outside," Zara Biker Jacket, Vintage Shirt Underneath, Silver Egyptian Brooch, Cheap Monday Lace Bodysuit, Black Tights, Vintage White Boots -
Vanna wears a Pink Bow from Bergdorf Goodman's Children's Department, Vanna's Grandma's Pastel Pink Tweed Jacket, Vintage Lime Green Polka Dot Dress from Fille de Joie, Fluoro Lime Green Chain Bag from Primark, London White Moccasin Booties from Absolute Vintage, London -
Vanna wears Floral Dress from Primark, a Discount Store in London, Vintage Jacket from Beacon's Closet, Converse Shoes -
Sophie's Closet -
Vanna's Closet -
The back of Sophie's Moschino Couture Blazer that was given to her by her Mother -
Vanna wears a Vintage Laura Ashley Jacket from her Friend's Stall, Bumblehog, in London -
Vanna has Minnie Mouse Polka Dot Nails, All Gold Jewelry worn daily that she never takes off, Gold and Ruby Heart Ring found in a Pawn store in Kent. She also wears one of the many 'Vanna' necklaces she owns. Vanna designed the necklace in a Store in Tribeca, Saint Christopher Necklace is a gift from Vanna's sister to protect her while she is away. -
Vanna's Minnetonka Moccasin Booties -
Sophie wears Minnetonka Thunderbird Moccasins -
Vanna's "nun dress," from Beyond Retro, London -
Sophie wears Customized Levi's Denim Vest, Black Rabbit Fur Collar -
Vanna wears Black Cat Ears from Harajuku, Tokyo, Denim Oversized Men's Jacket from Vice Versa Vintage Store in Williamsburg. Vintage Floral Dress from American Apparel, Thin Black Silver Studded Belt from Topshop in London, Beat Up Converse High Tops from Shoe Market, Williamsburg. -
Sophie, Vanna and their roommate Alex decided to have a record wall, so they picked fun records or ones that were sentimental to them -
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Sophie wears Vintage Men's Felt Blazer bought at Beacon's Closet -
Vanna wears Pink Lace Bow from Topshop, Vanna's Mother's Top, Skirt is a Plain Black Vest Top Pushed down and worn as a Skirt, Minnetonka Moccasin Booties -
Sophie's Katharine Hamnett 'Me' Bag -
Vanna wears Minnie Mouse Ears from Party City, Vanna's fave shop of all time. Turquoise Stripe and Dot 80's Jacket from Fille de Joie, American Apparel High Waisted Tube Skirt, Hanes Wife Beater from King's Pharmacy, Greatful Dead Teddy Bear Converse found at Discount Store in Soho -
Vanna wears a Pink Bow from Bergdorf Goodman's Children's Department, Vintage Laura Ashley Jacket from Vanna's Friends Stall Bumblehog, London, Polka Dot Tutu, Jonathan Kelsey Shoes -
Sophie wears Vintage American Indian T-Shirt bought by friend Daniel at Beacon's Closet Men's Department, Vintage White Belt, Vintage Shorts -
Vanna attaching bells her mother got her in India to her Minnetonka Moccasins -
Sophie wears Vintage Jacket and href="http://www.Topshop.com">Topshop Wedges -
Vanna wears Black Bow Headband from Children's Department of Selfridges, London, Vintage Black Lace Jacket which cost $1 from Sydney's in Brooklyn, White Lace Dress Vanna bought from a South African Thrift Store when she was 16, White Moccasin Booties from Absolute Vintage , London -
Minnetonka Moccasin Booties, American Apparel Vest, Necklace and Leggings from Topshop , Vintage Boots -
Vanna wears a Vintage Teddy Bear Dress from Paris Flea Market, Bunny Waist Coat from Beacon's Closet, Superga Sneakers -
Sophie wears Vintage Thierry Mugler Leather Cocoon Coat, H&M Dress, Vintage Belt, Chinese Coin Necklace, Minnetonka Thunderbird Mocassins -
Vanna wears Black Mini Leather Jacket from Boy's Children's Department, H&M Dress -
Vanna's collection of Lolita Sunglasses -
Sophie's Room -
Sophie wears American Apparel Body Suit, Fille de Joie Skirt and Belt, Original Creeper Shoes -
Vanna wears a Vintage Claude Montana Jacket, Bergdorf Goodman Hair Bow, Absolute Vintage Dress, Vintage Belt, Gold Heart Shaped Bag from Tokyo, Jonathan Kelsey Shoes -
Sophie and Vanna's Polaroid Wall -
Sophie wearing an American Apparel Top, Holding a Topshop Fringe Bag -
One of Vanna's many bags from Fille de Joie in Williamsburg, NYC -
Sophie wears Misfits T-Shirt, Gold Chain Belt Bought at Fille de Joie Harem Pants from H&M , Vintage Boots -
Bergdorf Goodman Hair Bow, Absolute Vintage Dress, Vintage Belt, Gold Heart Shaped Bag from Tokyo, Jonathan Kelsey Shoes -
American Apparel Vest and Skirt, Minnetonka Kilty Moccasins -
Vanna wears Vice Versa Vintage Store Jacket, Topshop Memory Fabric Dress -
Vanna holds in her right hand a Vintage 1920s Blazer, and a Zara Floral Blazer in her left hand -
Carolina Herrera Jackets given to Sophie and Vanna from their friend at Southpaw "The U is like a V for Vanna, S is for Sophie and A is for Alex. This represents us, our friendship and USA" -
Picture from Vanna's Graduate Collection. It was Victorian and Native American inspired. -
Cropped Jacket from Vanna's Graduate Collection, Big Polka Dot Dress worn as a Skirt is Vintage from Florida when she was 17 -
Sophie's Room -
Vanna's Bed -
Vanna's Shoes -
Picture is of Sophie taken when she was ten-years-old playing dress-up with her brother in London. When she was little, Sophie's parents called her Alma Cogan, who was the first British actress-turned-talk show host to do costume changes during her show. Sophie used to try on ten or twelve outfits every single day when she was little, so Alma Cogan was a very fitting nickname. -
Sophie wears Vintage Jacket from Marlene's in Williamsburg, Moschino Tape Measure Belt -
Sophie wears Vintage Swimsuit, Marshmellow Mountain Jacket, Sophie's Granny's Fur Collar, Topshop Shorts, Vintage Boots -
Vanna wears Red Studded Puffa Coat from Beacon's Closet -
Sophie's best friend, Erin Schelcher's Custom Made Jacket -
Vintage Flea Market Jacket -
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White Hair Bow, Sailor Top from Lawrence Corner, London. Vintage Striped Shirt. -
Sophie wears American Apparel Sweater, Vintage Leopard Collar from a Friend -
Vanna wears a Vintage Men's Brooks Brothers Jacket from Milton , Pants from Rifat Ozbek -
Vanna's Bed -
Vintage Black Dress with Polka Dot Skirt she got as a present from her old flat-mate Sorcha, Shoes Vanna got in Florida for $5 -
Vanna's Room -
Sophie wears Zara Black Biker Jacket, Egyptian Silver Brooch, Silver Necklace from India, Vintage Rings -
Vanna's Room -
Vanna's Room -
Sophie wears a Vintage Claude Montana Jacket -
Vanna wears a Coat from a Vintage Flea Market -
Sophie wears Vintage Necklace and Metal Retainer Necklace, H&M Leather Dress, Vintage Belt from Vice Versa Vintage Store in Williamsburg -
Fille de Joie Jacket, Dress from Jumble Sale, London -
H&M Harem Pants, Vintage Shoes from Blondie, London, Urban Outfitters Black Bra, Riveted and Studded Zara Jacket -
Vanna wears Bridal Headband, Sailor Top from Lawrence Corner, London, Vintage Striped Shirt -
Zara Biker Jacket, Vintage Shirt, Silver Egyptian Brooch, Rokit Denim Shorts, -
Jonathan Kelsey Shoes -
Vintage Moschino Couture Blazer, Topshop Print Dress, Vintage Ethnic Belt bought at Houndstooth, Peppermint Plimsoles -
Cropped Jacket from Vanna's Graduate Collection, Big Polka Dot Dress worn as a Skirt is Vintage from Florida when she was 17 -
Malene Birger Cardigan, Beacon's Closet Dress, Woven Tan Brogues bought from the Shoe Market, Williamsburg -
Candy Stripper Sweater from Tokyo, Black Sailor Top from Milton, I love Faline Shirt from Harajuku, Tokyo -
Vanna got her Customized Varsity Jacket in Oregon, where her Dad lives -
Vanna's Mother when she was 16 -
Sophie's Room -
Vanna's Room -
Sophie's Tattoo of three i's represents the apartment number where Sophie, Vanna and Alex live -
Vanna got these shoes for $5 dollars in Florida -
Hello Kitty Onesie -
Vanna says of her room "it's like an explosion of Harajuku, Vanna, Hello Kitty, this is what has inspired me ever since I was a baby, I never changed. Everyone thought it was a stage but it wasn't." -
Sophie's Room -
Vanna says "We were at school together since we were eleven, so it's kind of crazy because I moved schools and we lost touch and then i found out she was coming to New York and I was like, we have to live together and it just felt right and it's been right ever since."
I was hit by lightning when I walked into Sophie and Vanna’s flat in Brooklyn. I felt like I fell down the rabbit hole – their creative universe is immeasureable and limitless, and their positive energy took my breath away. I am sure I will never forget it, especially when my intern cried from how touched he was by them when we left, 4 hours and change later and wanting more. I started this site after fashion styling for 20 years, looking for where the real inspiration was in fashion, and I am constantly reaffirmed each time I shoot someone for Stylelikeu. Sophie and Vanna, for us, have been the ultimate affirmation that over-the-top creativity and unpretentiousness do go hand in hand. Their inventiveness in dressing they feel was derived from growing up in London where originality is celebrated and unrelated to socio economic status. Vanna says with unabashed passion that she is “obsessed, obsessed, and obsessed” with style and and it hasn’t changed much since she was a child. Mix bows, bells, and hearts with a Pre-Raphaelite beauty and a High Street flair and it is unmistakenly her. Sophie talks about how she spews everything out in her feelings and her clothes. Not very “girly” but high on details, she comes up with the unexpected. For example, indian moccassins with black paillette dresses and an op-art print legging with a mannish Victorian-esque blazer. Sophie’s style reflects her wide-open heart – she is ingenious in her mixing of everything together. Sophie and Vanna’s love of the undiscovered – the “grimey” clubs, the unbeaten path, the unheard-of thrift stores -has both an edge and an innocence that makes them the new visionaries, the ones you want to be around.
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