Torr Love
“I have been inspired by the Pope, nuns, and priests. The way they dress is uniform, but also abstract.” Torr Love
occupation: blogger, artist, and student
I love when my art history juices can kick in when I am writing these posts. Despite the fact that Torr says that his room is his favorite place to travel, because it is a reflection of him and he “can stare at the wall and become inspired,” he is not short on imagination, and his references are educated. Torr says that he feels like Jesus with the thorned crown when he wears his turban (the scarf that it is made from has a portrait of Frieda Kahlo on it). But my mind goes right to The Fortune Teller by Caravaggio, while Torr also imagines Saint Matthew by the same artist. Either way, he possesses an elegance and regality that befits his love of religious imagry. The hugely oversized Southwestern sweater looks more like a robe than a cardigan, his cream tunic (“very Vatican” in its marriage of the iconic and abstract), and the net poncho that changes jean cut-offs and a flannel into something playful and ethereal. Torr says that he “dresses for the feeling and soulfulness of things” – he fell to the ground when he found the gigantic knit sweater, as did I when he showed up in it for this shoot.
If you like Torr, you might also enjoy Michael Liu or Donna Harrison.
Check out Torr’s blog, Leopard Milkshake, here.
Torr for StyleLikeU.com from Stylelikeu on Vimeo.
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June 21st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Since highschool I’ve been fortunate enough to evolve with this beautiful spirit, drawn immediately to his sincerity & fearless self expression. Love you to the moon dollface. Lets keep making what mortals call magic.
June 21st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Watched this with no sound. I loved it, passion and beauty was all that was needed to b seen. Xo Bisous.
June 21st, 2010 at 5:48 pm
ICON IN THE MAKING // HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN BEFORE HIS TIME! EVERYTHING HE DO … THESE B!T(HES WISHING THEY’D THOUGHT OF THAT!
-CONGRATS TORR
;DONT GIVE EM TOO MUCH GRACE!
June 21st, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Torr, you are my inspiration. Point blank.
June 21st, 2010 at 11:33 pm
I can second that Torr is a ICON in the making. Your undeniably phenomenal. Torr your a ball of fire and your style is effortless, classic, and clean. You do it for you and no one else. AMAZING.
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:28 am
Beyond the carbon copy, beyond the inspiration, beyond the creativity, you define originality & style. anyone can have fashion, many cant even dream a style all their own.
- You make others Infinitesimal
June 22nd, 2010 at 6:20 am
wondering if his sweater, which he and i both adore, is vintage Pendleleton. if not, it sure looks like one. nice style!
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
you have amazing style & a great eye for fashion. Your impeccable taste for clothing & self expression is shown through many of your pieces. . . keep inspiring others such as myself
June 24th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
When I first met Torr in 10th grade he was wearing a pair of DIY distressed jeans, he’s never been afraid to make things his own by adding a detail, a slash or a stud. When those boots first jingled into my life last year on my birthday, I knew that his style had evolved to a new plateau. He has the ability to effortlessly pull of womenswear, he’s a constant inspiration to me and I oftentimes consult him before buying ANYTHING.
July 5th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
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August 30th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I love Torr!! The End