MIDWESTYLE: Young Folks

This summer, an itinerant photographer from Birmingham, AL, found himself in Chicago. His name was Rob Culpepper, and like good photographers do, he started documenting whatever struck his curiosity in the cityscape. His talent and and thoughtful eye were immediately apparent, and we quickly folded him into our ragtag band of Logan Square rabble-rousers. It goes without saying that we were sad to see him head South at summer's end like a migrating bird. But before he left, he set up a series of  meaningful portrait sessions with those of us who stayed behind.

For now, we'll let these pictures speak for themselves. But Seth will chime in with more on Rob and his story next week.

One of my finds over in Europe this past year was this "Little People" shirt by Folk at their Brick Lane store in London. You know the drill: When you travel and love the city, the people and the beat of the drum, you want to bring back something that reminds you of your time in that place. (Cue collective "awww.") I really dig Folk's aesthetic in that they make simple clothing with playfully quirky details, like two little tribal people holding hands in random placement.

On Jeff: "Little People" overshirt by Folk; short-sleeve chambray button-down chambray by Apolis; cargo trousers by Levi's; watch by Timex; chunky wingtips by Walk-Over Shoes.

Photography by Rob Culpepper.