Style Hunt - Dalston's Youth Culture

Style Hunt looks at the notorious style of the youth culture and "fashion tribes" in Dalston, London, where we meet characters like Isobel Webster, stylist Shirley Amartey, designer Clare Farrell and more. Created by Metro International's style director Kenya Hunt, presented by ModMods.com.
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[@NevHeart]

I totally agree w/ the black lady about piecing together clothes when you dont have a ton of money for designer stuff. I get the most compliments on old clothes I paired to make them work for current trends :))

[@jaywest3734]

Nevaeh Wright That's what I would do, just get stuff that I could put together that would suit my style. Even if I was rich I doubt I'd spend money on super expensive shit.

[@aili5667]

If they do a Peckham one, and i only see hipsters, I will realise that it is indeed the end times.

[@slcj2025]

The black girl in the white dress is STUNNING!

[@kukuforcocoapuffs95]

I love that people in this episode didn't answer the style questions with "because I want to be different". Most of the people on this episode seem to be genuine in their expression overall.

[@GorgonDrageil]

This series is really getting good.

[@youngbluntandmizguided]

Omgosh... the lady Shirley looks BEAUTIFUL... why is her skin so perfect... the lady after had dope accessories... and the last dude's jacket tho...

[@Aswesaw]

Was fun shooting this!

[@tazdevil742]

I completely understand your point. But you have to remember that many University kids move to poorer areas as they are living off loans and tend to be quite poor as well. I personally live in a more deprived area of London as I cannot afford anything else

[@witchsistah]

Shirley Amartey is KILLIN' IT!

[@WITH_LOH]

Ahh I love the stories behind people's outfits

[@mauricecarter5831]

I LOVE THE WAY THE BLACK WOMAN IN THE WHITE DRESS SPEECHS VERY INTERRESTING! HER BRITISH ACCENT ROCKS!

[@scifipink]

I so love style hunt I really think it's awesome! Being an artist it's the combination of two things I really like, fashion and creativity;)

[@fashionwunderkind4]

The man who made my tumblr theme is actually an angel.

[@sopheearrr]

I love this show. I would love to see you go to some random places in London which are not at all known for fashion, see if anyone there catches your eye. Because although these people are über trendy, the untrendy areas make London what it is, not always the fancy people who have chosen to work or live in the trendy-to-be areas. Love this show though, keep it up!

[@rhiannamack]

Loving Style Hunt

[@ashleyraphael6707]

I love when Kenya host, she is so sweet. This was good....keep it coming guy. Maybe south Africa next???

[@fanboydee]

The problem is most people's idea of fashion is FOLLOWING fashion, having a streetwear uniform, rather than being individualistic, so whenever someone looks outlandish or unique they get labelled a hipster because it's an easy way to disparage them.

[@jaywest3734]

People that try to look like "individuals" end up looking stupid and generic.

[@dbaby2659]

I am loving this!

[@sweetstuff55]

I think everyone is so quick to name people "hipsters" when in reality these people are just expressing themselves through the outlet of fashion. Anyways this was a nice edition of style hunt !

[@JuiceMyRandomness]

Loving that Ima Read is featured :-)

[@sorana87]

one love from ROMANIA

[@Life.Love.Locs.]

It is interesting to see how "outsiders" view London, particularly the parts of London that are seen to be "cool" or "trendy"... I wouldn't say that these are your average Londoners though. As some have said below, more affluent people are moving into typically 'poorer' areas like Dalston, and your average person is getting priced out of the market - or getting moved out of London. This isn't the Dalston that most people from Dalston recognise.

[@belllorde729]

I rolled my eyes so hard at that woman's comment on gentrification.

[@lawrencethompson9651]

ending theme song is so dope

[@strugglebuggietv]

they seem more comfortable in their gear that most people, period...

[@EcoTree72]

Shirley is georgeous!!

[@Raymint]

Yes.

[@remaininginlight]

I do agree with you but areas of east London like Bow, Bethnal Green & Hackney used to be cockney and they moved on. London will always change which in a way is good but more should be done for families. You can blame the Government for that. It's always the property developers who coin in these situations. Calling a demographic in of people hipsters doesn't help anyone though. It's a bit like inverted snobery imo. x

[@FragranceofaFlower]

Does anyone know where Shirley's dress is from? Its gorgeous

[@meikoblock]

Ya its like hipster is the new word for other or different. I feel like here in the US if you don't wear abercrombie or wear the "latest" then you are hipster and that kind of takes away from the fact that some people just have their own individual style.

[@caelumBeing]

they both are!

[@msterchrisyboy]

I love how this ended lol

[@lildebz93]

GENTRIFICATION!!!

[@x97sfinest]

That song is the best thing ever. Anyone know the title?

[@Renaye169]

Bryan Lee Intro and out music are at 7:43

[@Acquavallo]

Do one in Montreal Canada!

[@remaininginlight]

No beef but I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that when she said that people need to 'get over' gentrification, she was referring to the trendy demographic rather than the poor single mothers you're thinking. Poorer areas with low rents attract artists and fashion knobs which in time draw the attention of property developers, and then multi-national companies like Starbucks, & Tescos etc London constantly evolves. Don't forget the east used to be full of cockneys. Things change, people move on.

[@nameless12345]

that sounds like something a hipster would say....GET EM!!!! lol but yeah i agree. Dalston is where it's at especially for nights out these days.

[@SamuelHauptmannvanDam]

I cringed for a sec, but then I realize where on youtube I was and thought to myself. This person is actually alright. ;)

[@iwillnevergetone5]

nothing wrong with looking nice, my friend.

[@bunzzyjump]

ISOBEL is georgeous..

[@remaininginlight]

This guy: 6:23 "I'm really interested in Hackney Wick" Please mate, STAY in Dalston!

[@pagethreemodel]

'Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@mxmocha7176]

What's that transition song I love it

[@lokitrojan2]

this aint the dalston i kno

[@BigDawg437]

LMAO @ 1:40

[@kukuforcocoapuffs95]

exactly. I was a little annoyed when she tried to say that is was inevitable

[@DNBSTEPSkywalker]

soooo altnernative man, ye, jokes man jokes, so sick

[@CheApplewhaite]

Please do Peckham next!!

[@youngbluntandmizguided]

Ok would like the first guys hair more if he didn't wear the dorag... I don't think he's hair looks crispy or whatever he said... I love it.. the contrast against he's skin is amazing.. the second girl is beautiful.. and had a more urban chic vibe about her.. I peek your hoops girl

[@mashaa16]

Come in Montreal Canada

[@hannahyeah2206]

He created a index theme not tumblr!

[@KweenieBaybee]

should go to brick lane!

[@Scogzy]

YUPPIES OUT!

[@SI-cd7xs]

dalston youth culture lol none of them are from dalston tho

[@mxmocha7176]

You should go to Detroit or Pontiac

[@lala2010mc]

that's not "safe to say at all". that's actually a huge implication on your part. no disrespect but things may change but the picture looks like the same. gentrification happens, poor people get pushed out, privileged people get bored and find the next trendy poor neighborhood to gentrify.

[@coffinboi6666]

The first guy reminds me of Sisqo

[@IsaacDanquah]

My area

[@TheZee47]

the first guy looks like tyler lmao

[@Raymint]

Shirley's FIHIHIYNE (lay you down) but where are all the kids, man?!

[@kunseok]

what is the song at 7:35?

[@j_thom]

Did he say "Porn", in Dalston?

[@TheMichboa]

The gentrification of Dalston is real. *sigh*

[@fabiocappiello8241]

On facebook click the page: gentlemen for passion

[@TambiTV]

Could not agree more about them trying to seem 'edgy' and 'down'

[@ShapeyFiend]

So Thais essentially has YOLO tattoo'd on herself in latin.

[@Mya_water]

I think it's because most people know now that's a cliché response.

[@BlackHoon]

She's okay

[@ninonica]

that black woman is gorgeous.

[@BlamesCoco]

Don't know why people say sh*T about 'hipsters' on this vid.Why did you join 'Style Hunt'? And well,people will.never know what a hipster is...

[@Tarzipan58]

Shirley reminds me of Laura mvula

[@joerobertstefl5646]

Facking trendies, where's the real Dalston? Holly Street, too scared? of course they were...

[@Shift4g]

But everywhere is so mainstream.

[@nameless12345]

But it makes the areas safer. It's a difficult subject. I actually like whats Dalston is like now but ten years ago I thought it was a shit hole to be honest. Not really sure which side to take on the subject. Time will tell.

[@mxmocha7176]

What's that inter

[@pagethreemodel]

Yeah because I'm pretty sure Ugly Lady was thinking for women - as well as for the struggling single mothers who are going be pushed out of their homes due to the invasion of yuppies when she stated that people need to 'get over' gentrification - 'as it is happening everywhere'. And I don't remember insinuating that I was for 'privileged women's' rights.

[@blackvelvetno1]

I love fashion but I feel like these trendys drain the life out of areas. I miss the old brixton. Its so hard to even buy a JA pattie and coco bread down there. But u can easily find £3 cupcakes. Sad times

[@BeckyFluckanizm]

try east, you'll see a whole bunch -_-

[@raza838]

Even though I think they're h1pst3rs. I like this Style Hunt thing.

[@Demmy480]

The last guy is just such a try hard hipster

[@kouaggie]

I wish they would have explored the concept of gentrification in this area more, instead of just saying it happens, get over it.

[@lala2010mc]

just to be clear: fashion, good. gentrification, bad.

[@jaywest3734]

Marcella Camara Why is gentrification bad? Because rich people are moving into urban areas?

[@bubbacalling]

@@jaywest3734 just ignore Marcella, she just hates white people. They want Brixton, Peckham, Hackney to stay heroin filled shitholes forever.

[@beatricefranks5498]

None of them from DALSTON lmao

[@Tania-vv3ry]

7:00 dude who made tumblr, really! Random to have picked him up on the street.

[@kevinl9784]

hahaha

[@chazafaizy]

you should go to penge

[@Lolalai]

Clare Farrell designer? I don't want to be funny but I don't see it. I have no idea why anyone can call him/herself a designer nowadays. Where are the real creatives??

[@remaininginlight]

You've got issues friend.

[@shesheshe22]

How can you do a documentary about Dalston and interview a man who says he would never want to live there? BS! Born and raised in Hackney, you should have interviewed me! lol

[@ishmealoj]

I'm digging that tall white girl

[@amira_shmira]

LOL

[@Nanoubonbon]

Who op

[@Spunkette87]

Agreed! Clare was way too dismissive about it.

[@kamala80]

Shirley is HOT!

[@imaneightiesbaby]

It's a double edged sword. I totally see where you're coming from but there are positives to gentrification :/

[@akeirarenee]

I always like the guest hosts more than Kenya sorry. She is just a little dull

[@Emma70497]

i love those leggings

[@remaininginlight]

People just love to hate!

[@TwisBeats]

Dalston's Youth Culture... And not one local youth to be seen... I wish these yuppies would pack up and go home...

[@G33G33]

i feel sorry for the poorer people who live round there... it's actually a working class area. and unless people actually wanna give back to the community, it should stay that way. not have trendy dickheads who can go WHEREVER they want come and make life harder for everyone else. ...it's expensive to live in London as it is. people are struggling as it is... i mean, where's next, Barking? smh