Fame & Fashion: Kilo Kish

Music's rising star graces us with her creative style.

The Next Big Thing - Kilo Kish is anything but another cookie-cutter hip hop/R&B princess. Known best for her debut EP Homeschool, supercool fashion and fresh approach to all things creative, Kilo is a welcomed addition to the music scene. Webster Varsity Jacket, Linea Pod Skirt in Green Mesh, both by Bedford St. Laundry @ bedfordstreetlaundry.com; Riley Drop Earrings by Brandy Pham @ brandypham.com; Nylon Lycra Solid Color Tights by We Love Colors @ welovecolors.com; Bobby Stripe Lace-Up Shoe by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Double finger Silver Tooth Ring, Saber Tooth Ring, both by LAS Jewelry @ lasjewelry.com Photographer: GL Wood Stylist: Brandy Joy Smith artist by Next Style Assistant: Libby Dean Style Intern: Anna Tao Market Assistant: Natalie Fine Hair: Jakob Sherwood artist by Next using Redken Makeup: Clarissa Luna using Le Métier de Beauté & Ma...

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The Next Big Thing - Kilo Kish is anything but another cookie-cutter hip hop/R&B princess. Known best for her debut EP Homeschool, supercool fashion and fresh approach to all things creative, Kilo is a welcomed addition to the music scene. Webster Varsity Jacket, Linea Pod Skirt in Green Mesh, both by Bedford St. Laundry @ bedfordstreetlaundry.com; Riley Drop Earrings by Brandy Pham @ brandypham.com; Nylon Lycra Solid Color Tights by We Love Colors @ welovecolors.com; Bobby Stripe Lace-Up Shoe by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Double finger Silver Tooth Ring, Saber Tooth Ring, both by LAS Jewelry @ lasjewelry.com Photographer: GL Wood Stylist: Brandy Joy Smith artist by Next Style Assistant: Libby Dean Style Intern: Anna Tao Market Assistant: Natalie Fine Hair: Jakob Sherwood artist by Next using Redken Makeup: Clarissa Luna using Le Métier de Beauté & Ma...

Patterns & Prints - She's a multifaceted talent. Rising music sensation, rapper, fashion model (gracing the pages of Vogue and Lucky, to name a few), FIT grad, painter and designer, Kilo Kish proves she’s one to watch. "I'm one of those people ... as long as I can just make stuff and be creative, it's all the same to me. Anything that allows you to show your creativity, I find it fun.” Purple Velvet Jacket by Rodebjer @ urbanoutfitters.com; Blue Tights (shown as socks) by We Love Colors @ welovecolors.com; Love Bird Collared Top with Animal Print by MaurieandEve @ revolveclothing.com; Leopard Print Calf Hair Ankle Boot by Kimchi Blue @ urbanoutfitters.com; Gold and Black Arrow Necklace by All The Rage @ alltherageonline.com; Leopard Bracelet by Parker and Blake @ parkerandblake.com; Printed Velvet Skirt by Ecote @ urbanoutfitters.com

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Patterns & Prints - She's a multifaceted talent. Rising music sensation, rapper, fashion model (gracing the pages of Vogue and Lucky, to name a few), FIT grad, painter and designer, Kilo Kish proves she’s one to watch. "I'm one of those people ... as long as I can just make stuff and be creative, it's all the same to me. Anything that allows you to show your creativity, I find it fun.” Purple Velvet Jacket by Rodebjer @ urbanoutfitters.com; Blue Tights (shown as socks) by We Love Colors @ welovecolors.com; Love Bird Collared Top with Animal Print by MaurieandEve @ revolveclothing.com; Leopard Print Calf Hair Ankle Boot by Kimchi Blue @ urbanoutfitters.com; Gold and Black Arrow Necklace by All The Rage @ alltherageonline.com; Leopard Bracelet by Parker and Blake @ parkerandblake.com; Printed Velvet Skirt by Ecote @ urbanoutfitters.com

Casual Cutie - Kilo likens fashion to music: an organic process. "I know when I wind up trying really hard it always comes out really bad. The more relaxed I am, the more comfortable and the more fun I make it for myself, the easier it is for me and it always comes out better that way I think." Black and White Printed Long Sleeve Dress by Maurie&Eve @ revolveclothing.com; Printed Leather Cross Body Satchel by American Apparel @ americanapparel.com; Opaque Tights in Red (shown as socks) by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Toecap Platform Wedge by Kimchi Blue @ urbanoutfitters.com; Red/Black/Off-White Graphic Post Earrings by Parker and Blake @ parkerandblake.com; Gold Stretch Bracelet with Star Detail Set in Red Enamel @ parkerandblake.com

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Casual Cutie - Kilo likens fashion to music: an organic process. "I know when I wind up trying really hard it always comes out really bad. The more relaxed I am, the more comfortable and the more fun I make it for myself, the easier it is for me and it always comes out better that way I think." Black and White Printed Long Sleeve Dress by Maurie&Eve @ revolveclothing.com; Printed Leather Cross Body Satchel by American Apparel @ americanapparel.com; Opaque Tights in Red (shown as socks) by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Toecap Platform Wedge by Kimchi Blue @ urbanoutfitters.com; Red/Black/Off-White Graphic Post Earrings by Parker and Blake @ parkerandblake.com; Gold Stretch Bracelet with Star Detail Set in Red Enamel @ parkerandblake.com

Girlish Glam - “I dress super comfortable and simple,” the "Navy" singer says of her every day wear. But when it's time to hit the stage, she explains, "I’ll wear super girly stuff. So it’s interesting for people to see me on a regular day when I’m not performing.” Opaque Tights in Red (shown as socks) by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Platform Wedge by Kimchi & Blue @ urbanoutfitters.com

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Girlish Glam - “I dress super comfortable and simple,” the "Navy" singer says of her every day wear. But when it's time to hit the stage, she explains, "I’ll wear super girly stuff. So it’s interesting for people to see me on a regular day when I’m not performing.” Opaque Tights in Red (shown as socks) by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Platform Wedge by Kimchi & Blue @ urbanoutfitters.com

Check Mate - Here she gushes over her nail art. “I like the ombré nails for sure and patterns on nails are cool too.” Printed Leather Cross Body Satchel by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Gold Stretch Bracelet with Star Detail Set in Red Enamel @ parkerandblake.com; Black Drusy Ring by All The Rage @ alltherageonline.com

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Check Mate - Here she gushes over her nail art. “I like the ombré nails for sure and patterns on nails are cool too.” Printed Leather Cross Body Satchel by American Apparel @ americanapparel.net; Gold Stretch Bracelet with Star Detail Set in Red Enamel @ parkerandblake.com; Black Drusy Ring by All The Rage @ alltherageonline.com

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Downtown Vibe - The Brooklyn beauty credits her style to Manhattan’s downtown funky, hipster vibe. “All the places I’ve worked and my friends are downtown in the city. That’s more the scene that I would say I’m a part of, so it’s definitely influenced my style, as well as my music a lot." Sedgwick Shirt Dress by Maurie & Eve @ shopwasteland.com; Geometry Earrings, VM Clear Gucci Link Necklace (shown as belt), both by Vanilla Medallion @ Etsy.com/Shop/VanillaMedallions; Nylon/Lycra Solid Color Tights in Gold by We Love Colors @ welovecolors.com; Mexican Friendship Bracelets sourced from Avenida 5 in Playa del Carmen @ parkerandblake.com; Gold Pin with Peach Ceramic Converted into a Ring @ parkerandblake.com; Stone Brass Ring by Species by the Thousands @ speciesbythethousands.com

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Downtown Vibe - The Brooklyn beauty credits her style to Manhattan’s downtown funky, hipster vibe. “All the places I’ve worked and my friends are downtown in the city. That’s more the scene that I would say I’m a part of, so it’s definitely influenced my style, as well as my music a lot." Sedgwick Shirt Dress by Maurie & Eve @ shopwasteland.com; Geometry Earrings, VM Clear Gucci Link Necklace (shown as belt), both by Vanilla Medallion @ Etsy.com/Shop/VanillaMedallions; Nylon/Lycra Solid Color Tights in Gold by We Love Colors @ welovecolors.com; Mexican Friendship Bracelets sourced from Avenida 5 in Playa del Carmen @ parkerandblake.com; Gold Pin with Peach Ceramic Converted into a Ring @ parkerandblake.com; Stone Brass Ring by Species by the Thousands @ speciesbythethousands.com

Bootie-licious - These booties are definitely made for strutting. Kilo loves a cool, comfortable shoe and says her go-to style item is a pair of sparkly Doc Martens. "I’ve gotten them fixed like three times cause I just won’t throw them away." Benatar Orange Studded Booties by Jeffery Campbell @ urbanoutfitters.com

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Bootie-licious - These booties are definitely made for strutting. Kilo loves a cool, comfortable shoe and says her go-to style item is a pair of sparkly Doc Martens. "I’ve gotten them fixed like three times cause I just won’t throw them away." Benatar Orange Studded Booties by Jeffery Campbell @ urbanoutfitters.com

Wintertime Vamp - Kilo Kish sets the tone for this winter rocking a bold deep red lip. She relishes over the hue proclaiming, “I definitely love Goth-like, vampy lips especially for the wintertime. I think it looks cool for wintertime, especially in the city.” Kilo's lip color was created using MAC Nightmoth Lip Liner and Le Métier de Beauté Lipstick in Bali. Galaxy Shirt by ByCorpus, High-Rise Legging by BDG, Country Boot by Ecote, all @ urbanoutfitters.com; Pyramid Post Earring (shown as brooch) by Alexis Bittar @ alexisbittar.com; Pyramid Double Finger Ring by Species by the Thousands @ speciesbythethousands.com; Gold Cuff (shown as pocket square) by WXYZ @ wxyzjewelry.com; Black Rock Ring by All the Rage @ alltherageonline.com; Triangle Gold Earrings by Mani Maalai @ urbanoutfitters.com

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Wintertime Vamp - Kilo Kish sets the tone for this winter rocking a bold deep red lip. She relishes over the hue proclaiming, “I definitely love Goth-like, vampy lips especially for the wintertime. I think it looks cool for wintertime, especially in the city.” Kilo's lip color was created using MAC Nightmoth Lip Liner and Le Métier de Beauté Lipstick in Bali. Galaxy Shirt by ByCorpus, High-Rise Legging by BDG, Country Boot by Ecote, all @ urbanoutfitters.com; Pyramid Post Earring (shown as brooch) by Alexis Bittar @ alexisbittar.com; Pyramid Double Finger Ring by Species by the Thousands @ speciesbythethousands.com; Gold Cuff (shown as pocket square) by WXYZ @ wxyzjewelry.com; Black Rock Ring by All the Rage @ alltherageonline.com; Triangle Gold Earrings by Mani Maalai @ urbanoutfitters.com

Natural Flow - When asked about her striking tresses, Kilo is quick to let us know that her hair definitely does not define her. “Some people get real prissy about natural hair and they’re like ‘Oh my God, my hair! I’m going to put Shea Butter in it every second of the day,' and they’re real Afrocentric about it. I feel like that’s not necessary. If I want to straighten my hair, I will. Sometimes when I straighten it people are like ‘Why would you do that?!’ And I’m like ‘I wanna flip my hair and be super girly.’ I feel like it depends on you.” Metallic Tweed Oversized Blazer by CÖ @ urbanoutfitters.com; Silver Ear Cuffs (in hair) by Megan Isaacs for Katie Gallagher @ katiebykatiegallagher.com; Studded Bracelet, Black Jewel Rings by Push by Pushmataaha @ shopbop.com

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Natural Flow - When asked about her striking tresses, Kilo is quick to let us know that her hair definitely does not define her. “Some people get real prissy about natural hair and they’re like ‘Oh my God, my hair! I’m going to put Shea Butter in it every second of the day,' and they’re real Afrocentric about it. I feel like that’s not necessary. If I want to straighten my hair, I will. Sometimes when I straighten it people are like ‘Why would you do that?!’ And I’m like ‘I wanna flip my hair and be super girly.’ I feel like it depends on you.” Metallic Tweed Oversized Blazer by CÖ @ urbanoutfitters.com; Silver Ear Cuffs (in hair) by Megan Isaacs for Katie Gallagher @ katiebykatiegallagher.com; Studded Bracelet, Black Jewel Rings by Push by Pushmataaha @ shopbop.com

Metallic Madness - With such great style, you'd be surprised where Kilo finds her killer pieces. "A place I go to grab stuff super quick is Topshop. It's just so good for quick outfits. I can just run in there and find something quick to perform in." Metallic Tweed Oversized Blazer by CÖ, High-Rise Faux Leather Shorts by Silence & Noise, Edge Stud Black Wedges by Deena & Ozzy, all @ urbanoutfitters.com; Black Tights by We love Colors @ welovecolors.com

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Metallic Madness - With such great style, you'd be surprised where Kilo finds her killer pieces. "A place I go to grab stuff super quick is Topshop. It's just so good for quick outfits. I can just run in there and find something quick to perform in." Metallic Tweed Oversized Blazer by CÖ, High-Rise Faux Leather Shorts by Silence & Noise, Edge Stud Black Wedges by Deena & Ozzy, all @ urbanoutfitters.com; Black Tights by We love Colors @ welovecolors.com

The Edge - She also looks to former British model Alexa Chung for style inspiration. “I think Alexa Chung has good style. I like her, I like how she’s super preppy and then sometimes a little bit more edgy.” As for her musical muse, Kilo says, "I personally try not to listen to the stuff that’s going on. I just don’t do it because I soak up everything like a sponge. I feel like I’ll just copy everyone else, ya know, and I don’t want to." Pleated Faux Leather Skirt by Sparkle & Fade @ urbanoutfitters.com; Floral Sheer Body Suit by Tic Toc @ misskl.com; Velvet Black Bustier by Silence & Noise @ urbanoutfitters.com; 90’s Influenced Vintage Belt by Parker and Blake @ parkerandblake.com; Love Necklace by Mordekai @ mordekai.com

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The Edge - She also looks to former British model Alexa Chung for style inspiration. “I think Alexa Chung has good style. I like her, I like how she’s super preppy and then sometimes a little bit more edgy.” As for her musical muse, Kilo says, "I personally try not to listen to the stuff that’s going on. I just don’t do it because I soak up everything like a sponge. I feel like I’ll just copy everyone else, ya know, and I don’t want to." Pleated Faux Leather Skirt by Sparkle & Fade @ urbanoutfitters.com; Floral Sheer Body Suit by Tic Toc @ misskl.com; Velvet Black Bustier by Silence & Noise @ urbanoutfitters.com; 90’s Influenced Vintage Belt by Parker and Blake @ parkerandblake.com; Love Necklace by Mordekai @ mordekai.com