Street King
txt_Shawn James // ph_Rahan Cotterel
Johnny is vandalizing mainstream’s perception of street with punk inspired threads as virbrant as his demeanor suggests — all while etching his permanent mark on New York City’s coveted downtown sect. Here, he chops it up with Stylistics on everything from the bourgeoning British scene to the untouchable hotness of Paris.
Name: Johnny King
Better Known As: Je Suis Le Kille
Age: 21
Occupation: ex-battleship salesman and lady killer, and sales associate at Blue In Green
Born: November 26, 1986
Based: New York
Favorite brands: Raf Simons, Kris van Assche, Lanvin, Common Projects, Somet, Low Hurtz, Hood By Air (I have the chain).
Style is…
What defines your personality outside and inside. People try too hard to look good; a good style of dress can be a t-shirt jeans and sneakers, but it’s just how you present yourself.
You recently returned from a trip to London. How does the streetwear scene differ from that in New York City?
Well, London has a cool style; they know to dress. I also went to Paris and Amsterdam and Parisians’ are hot so their style will never compare to New York, but as for London you can see the similarities in style, but they’re are better clothes out there so you can always look good.