Taylor Wang describes his wardrobe as “casual luxury, with a camp influence.”
This TikTok Creator Has Mastered the Art of Getting Ready on the Train
Anyone can get ready and flex for the ’gram, but it takes a special kind of dedication to style yourself in a statement outfit on a moving train. Taylor Wang, a 25-year-old TikTok creator, does just that. Wang, who lives between Beijing and Toronto, has built up a following of over 730,000 followers for his OTT statement style, and his popular videos of him getting ready on the train to work. This isn’t just your typical touch ups: he’ll slip into a sheer, ruffled top and curl his hair while riders pass by (sometimes staring) in the background. “Most of them will just take a look and keep walking,” Wang tells Vogue. “I couldn’t care less if they look. My desire for looking good overshadows the embarrassment. For me, it’s more embarrassing to look ‘normal’ and under-dressed.”
By day, Wang works in human resources, but dressing up in outré ensembles is his full-time second job, thanks to TikTok. “There are three main elements I want to bring to TikTok: Escapism, confidence, and style,” says Wang, who has a penchant for monogrammed Gucci pants and anything green. “I have also received a lot of comments like, ‘you made me feel more confident about myself.’ Honestly, I didn't know I had that kind of power—but that is something I want to keep radiating.”
In addition to his take on the get ready with me format, he’ll often do regular unboxing videos to showcase his latest purchases, which include everything from sheer turtleneck tops to paneled skirts. More recently, he has also been executing at-home photo shoots as well, including these DIY’d photos inspired by Vogue. Below, Wang discusses what’s in his closet, how he’s mastered the art of a quick getting-ready video, and which TikTok of his took the longest to make.
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This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Christian Allaire
