Nesyah Mager
Massachusetts College of Art Design
Class of 2024
Major: Fashion
“A lot of my inspiration comes from alternative subcultures and sci-fi fantasies. This influences my fashion designs as well as my personal style. My aim is to resemble alluring characters such as fairies. I also love very queer influences as well.”-- Nesyah Mager
A Look
Mager's outfit resembles the alternative punk of the 1990s, with pops of pink, blue, and saturated hues. The garter belt loose jeans and bleached vibrant colors of her hair evoke the style of 2000's movies. Mager’s style is a mashup of influences, as she states. Her bright neon pink hair compliments her style richly with her bright hot pink top, and dark denim jeans.
Punk
Her socks, reminiscent of old 90s shows, and strawberry patterned sneakers pull the style into a playful combination of futuristic science-fictional punk fairy. Her appearance perfectly matches this kind of aesthetic vocabulary, similar to the influences we would see with the singer Grimes, who’s outfits, according to writer Kettj Talon’s The style of Grimes, the electro-pop it-girl descended “from 90's raver fashion, such as multicolored hair, short bangs, creepers, and band tees, which have been filtered into the realm of fantasy through graphic makeup, pointed ears, and ethereal dresses.” Grimes often incorporates punk fashion elements into her eclectic style. She's known for mixing edgy and unconventional pieces like leather jackets, combat boots, and band t-shirts with a futuristic twist. Her signature hairstyle, a vibrant blend of color and asymmetrical cuts, adds a punk edge to her overall look. Grimes' unique approach to fashion combines punk's rebellious spirit with avant-garde and sci-fi elements, creating a style that's distinctly her own.