You can’t just be Danii Phae. It takes a certain type of confidence and a whole lotta street cred to land a spot in a Future Islands “Balance” video, or a very public role as the face of two different accessory designers, M.Y.O.B and Yanghi. So, what exactly makes Danii dope? A sense of style that’s hard to reference, a personality that’s hard to shake, and a Tumblr fan-dom that’s seemingly impossible to beat. Lucky for us, we caught up with New York’s style-shaker in Stuy-Town for a photoshoot and five quick questions. Be careful, Tumblr may crash…
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- Five Minutes with Danii Phae -
Ok, #realtalk: You’re street style famous. Have you always been daring or has your style evolved over the years?
Well, as a kid I never had a say in what I could or could not wear. [As] I got older, my style evolved once I began dressing myself… my creativity built over the time.
Well, your creativity seems to be on 10 now. Anything annoy you about the whole fashion world?
Overall, it’s very judgmental…which I hate. That’s the first thing I’d change [about fashion]. That’s exactly why I take so many fashion risks because I don’t care about peoples’ thoughts on what I look like. I dress differently every day and, in doing so, I see how small-minded people who stick to “trends” can be.
People tumble your photos like crazy, probably because you’re so unique. Anybody you’d tumble…any inspirations?
No one person inspires me, I’m inspired by life…but I do love Vashtie Kola and Kesh’s personal style.
We hear you’ve got your own line of sweatshirts on the way, named Phae? What inspired the collection + when’s the drop date?
Phae is a representation of my fashion free-styling eye, and I thought I’d make something to warm the people up. It should be out within a month and half…we’re working on our promo video featuring a surprise guest model 
What are some things on your Holiday must-have wishlist?
Lots of scarves and hats. LOTS of hats and layers, or you’re going to freeze! Sweatshirts, hoodies, Heat Tech from UNIQLO…and boots boots boots. And a cool watch, always gotta know the time.
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