
Grown-ish, Behind the Fashion
If you have seen the first steps of Zoey Johnson , played by Yara Shahidi, stepping into her life of obstacles that come with adulthood, along with her amazing cast Nomi(Emily Arlook), Aron(Trevor Jackson), Ana(Francia Raisa, Vivek(Jordan Buhat, Jazz & Skye(Chloe & Halle), Luca(Luka Sabbat) and Doug(Diggy Simmons). Zoey Johnson is the visual artist, that uses her keen eye for fashion inspiration and statement pieces, along with her creative effortless boyfriend Luca that establishes his own representation of his style and creative insights that influences him to create. The show captures each of the character’s style that implements their own individuality.
Nomi- Captures her own tomboy and feminine side using different patterns to express her own ensembles that represents her unbiased visuals between the sexes and high importance of women’s acceptability on relationship politics, sexual exploration and self-identity.
Aron-The campus activists, that values the political and social change of African American’s, as well as cultural appropriation. His style is modernized with comfortable pieces on the show.
Ana- Zoey’s Roomate style of fashion is seen as chic and conservative. Her fashion statement’s exemplify’s her sophisticated side.
Vivek- Expresses his love for expensive brands. Vivek is seen as the scholar chemist and dealer on the show, but he isn’t afraid to pull out the Gucci.
Jazz & Skye- Campus track star’s style on the show ranges from different types of styles and patterns that expresses their own arena of fashion.
Doug- Showcases a lot of old school patterns throughout the show that are clean. He’s wardrobe consists of additional statement accessories such as chains to complete his look. Some of his patterns may be viewed as some seen in the 1960’s or vintage. However, he never disappoints. He find’s a way to make it his own.
Luca- Zoey’s boyfriend, another fashion expert on the show is seen in street chic comfortable wear and added accessories such as rings and necklaces to set off his look. He does not conform to any of the fashion standards, he wears what he deems fire.
Costume designer Michelle Cole had an exclusive eye for this show’s wardrobe and also wanted the audience to relate to it as well. Michelle stated in 2018 to Teen Vogue in an interview,