HIS STYLE

BY TERESA K. TRAVERSE / PHOTO BY CLAUDIA JOHNSTONE

As a personal stylist designer and footwear stylist at Nordstrom at Scottdale Fashion Square, Eddie Tomines helps his customers look their best. “You get to see the latest fashion come through. I get to get creative in my clients’ dressing rooms, and you can’t forget the shoes,” he says of what he loves about his job. His interest in fashion started early. He watched the MTV Music Video Awards as a child and loved spotting the trends. In high school, he started wearing his parents’ vintage clothes. He donned his father’s old fitted baseball ringer T-shirts with bell bottoms and platform Converse. After high school, he started working for Nordstrom and has been with the company for 23 years. Tomines opened the Scottsdale location in 1998. He described his style as a mix of street plus designer. Some of his favorite brands include Balenciaga, Gucci, Zara, Celine, Nike, Prada, Dior, Fashion Nova, ASOS and Saint Laurent. His general style advice? “It’s about how you style the outfit and wear it that makes you stand out, not the price tag,” he says. “Remember confidence is key.” See his Instagram @FashunEDDIEquet.

How has your style evolved? It’s forever changing. What I was wearing in the ‘90s, I’m wearing all over again, but this time it’s a bit more refined. I’m ditching the skinny jeans and obsessing over wide leg, straight, loose taper and baggie styles.

Who is your favorite designer? Hands down my all-time favorite designer is Virgil Abloh of Louis Vuitton. May he rest in peace.

What is your favorite piece of clothing? My very favorite is a vintage red leather Saint Laurent blazer made in 1981. I bought it when I was 18 from a neighborhood thrift store for $75 in 1996. I still wear it.