OFF DUTY
ART OF STYLE
EDTECH TRENDSETTER TAYLOR SHEAD BRIDGES THE FASHION GAP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND THE BOARD ROOM.
STYLE ICON: “A mix of Janelle Monáe’s sharp suits and red lips, a bit of Didi Richards’ street chic, and a little Drake. Every time you see him, you notice joy and confiden e through his smile, a unique timepiece, and an exclusive pair of kicks.” ON THE JOB: “You’ll find me in shar suits at business functions, but you’re also likely to see me in Gucci mules, the latest Yeezys, Jordans, or Golden Goose sneakers for authenticity’s sake.”
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STYLE DEFINED: “Hip, chic, and versatile.”
rooms full of people who may not look like them.”
FASHION ESSENTIAL: “Lipstick and a pair of shoes that make me feel like a bad ass.”
GO-TO LOOK: “Black with pops of color, bone straight hair, a Gigi Pip Hat, black Gucci mules or sneakers, and a bright red lip to showcase my femininity.”
INSPIRATION: “The pride I have in who I am, my inner circle, which supports me being as authentically myself as I can be, and the white space I fill i the technology industry as a CEO obsessed with sports, fashion, music, and technology. My style is my way of saying ‘I am proud of who I am.’ It’s an acknowledgment to the people who paved the way for me and a signal to the next generation that they can be who they are in
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Shead says the way she dresses is her way of saying, ‘I am proud of who I am.”
ACCESSORIES: “A nice watch, black diamond earrings, lipstick, and sneakers.”
P H OTO G R A P H Y C O U R T E S Y O F K A T H Y T R A N
WHAT I DO: “I am the CEO and Founder of STEMuli, a rapidly growing EdTech company.”
WEEKEND LOOK: “Loungewear made of soft fabrics and a pair of comfy socks.” FAVORITE STORE: “For sneakers, I frequent The Laboratory DTX on Lower Greenville, or I utilize the app, GOAT.”
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