Promise Smith Offers Up A Little “Peruvian-Shaman” Chic

My constant source of style inspiration:
“History, travel, Peruvian shamans, Masai herdsmen — good style can be anywhere at any moment.”

My favorite summertime accessory:
“You always need a pair of sunglasses! I’ve got somewhere between 15 and 20 (I can't even keep track). I buy a new pair wherever I go. Whatever ‘Pick me! Pick me!’ Whatever they are, they have to be genuinely me — an extension of my face.”

My first big-ticket style purchase:
“I have vintage Hermès and Christian Dior that I got really cheap by chance, but then I have all these T-shirts made by local designers that I've paid hundreds of dollars for. I just had to have them, and I love supporting local design!”

My favorite up-and-coming designers:
“Telfar by Telfar, Three Floor, RHLS, Amber Ibarreche, and Rebel Socialite.”

My most surprising, out-of-left-field fashion find:
“A World War II battle helmet.”

My three favorite places to shop:
“The Indian market off Bowery in New York, the Paris flea markets, and the street vendors in Soho during the summer.”

I could never, ever part with:
“My army Brian Wood jacket. It has my portrait on it!”

Styled by Laura Pritchard, Hair by Bethany Brill, Makeup by Tiffany Patton, Animated by Ammiel Mendoza