Photograph: Noffar Gat
Photograph: Noffar Gat |

Flores received this body-con turtleneck from Jake Winn, co-owner of Mystery Train Vintage (38 Marcy St at Hope St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn). “He and [the bar above the shop] Don Pedro’s have always been supportive of those clad in spandex,” says Flores. His printed leggings were also a gift from a friend. “He was deported back to Australia because he was too fabulous for America,” he explains. “I think of him every time I see a clump of hair weave on the L train.”

Most stylish New Yorkers: Felix Flores

Nothing is off-limits when it comes to singer Felix Flores’s eccentric outfits—including a mermaid tail.

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Felix Flores, the singer-songwriter behind Felix and the Future, proves he is one of the most stylish New Yorkers by modeling his eccentric ensembles. Although he creates many of his own costumes, he also shops for pieces at 10 Ft. Single by Stella Dallas, Fuego 718, Allan & Suzi and Joe Fresh. He also favors the work of local designers, including Alexander Campaz and William Watson.

Felix Flores (a.k.a. Felix and the Future), 28, surrealist pop artist (felixandthefuture.com); Williamsburg, Brooklyn

His personal style: “Colorful, carbonated and cross-eyed.”

His inspirations: “Pimps, hookers, time travel, my grandma and matadors.”

Favorite stores:10 Ft. Single by Stella Dallas (281 North 6th St between Havemeyer and Meeker Sts, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-486-9482) is the most organized vintage store in the city. I like that it’s close to my house. Fuego 718 (249 Grand St between Driggs Ave and Roebling St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-302-2913, fuego718.com) has fantastic Mexican folklore accessories and gifts. My family comes from Mexico, and all of the skeletons, mermaids and colors really remind me of my childhood. I like the insanely bizarre finds at Allan & Suzi (237 Centre St between Broome and Grand Sts; 212-724-7445, allanandsuzi.net), which stocks almost exclusively vintage clubwear. You can find anything from a disco-ball-studded jockstrap to a fur-lined top hat with matching suspenders. I never go there with an intention.”

Favorite salon:
“I get my hair cut at Model Barbers (452 Union Ave between Devoe St and Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-387-9487). Ask for Jack Kh—he’ll turn you into a brand-new man.”

His signature accessory: “My ‘natural’ blond hair. I bleach it myself.”

Favorite NYC designers: “Alexander Campaz (alexandercampaz.com) had me at men’s lounging cape. It’s like a robe with bat wings and no waist tie. It’s luxurious and cozy, and it makes reaching for your cup of tea less laborious. Hester Sunshine (sidewalkspectacle.etsy.com) has wild taste and uses a range of materials for fabric [to create her] garments and accessories. She is currently working with transparent colored vinyl. William Watson (williamwatsonnyc.com) adds strange and exciting twists to elegant menswear. He often makes the elbows and knees of traditionally cut suits into structured peaks. He also makes pieces dark and ominous by adding black braided goat hair.”

How he describes New York style: “Cloudy with a chance of sun.”

How his style has evolved: “Once I became a natural blond, the world became my oyster.”

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