Before February of 2009, I was a tax professional working for a large public accounting firm. After several years in the industry, I decided to explore my creative side that I had suppressed since childhood and so I purchased my first DSLR camera Spring of 2008, where I began exploring and capturing NYC and its people. While I was building comfort with photography, it also slowly carved the path that developed my love for journalizing street-fashion.

Citizen Couture was created shortly after my attempt to document the Mercedes-Benz 2009 Fall Fashion Week in New York City; an idea due largely through the inspiration of The Sartorialist and the support of my friends/family. My project is not only to capture the diversity of inspirational looks, but to also build a connection between the individual and the readers of this blog. Although Citizen Couture is still a work-in-progress, I hope that these fascinating people that I meet, whether through their own individual style or creative work, may inspire others.

- Jason