The Journey by Ravi Johnson

Hello cyber world my name is Ravi Johnson. On July 2, 2007 I started a journey it was my first day at HarlemLive located in the heart of Harlem. As soon as i walked through the door i felt a warm sense of comfort and my co workers and supervisors did there best to keep it that way. In my first few hours i conducted my first on street interview where we hit the streets of harlem and interviewed people on non other then fashion. Fashion is obviously a very important role in many people lives because everyone wants to be portrayed with or by a certian image. Why is fashion so important and what inspires peoples unique style of dress and taste? These are two of many questions asked by myself and my fellow interviewers on the streets of harlem.
When talking fashion you cant mention it without mentioning harlem who often starts many fashion trends. So we hit the streets to find out what truly inspires peoples fashion.While on the streets of Harlem i met a former musician/music teacher, a school teacher, a student at NYU and an African Dancer. Though these people worked in many different fields they all agreed music plays a large role on how they dress. Many people felt that music expresses them and through music and art through fashion they can express themselves.
Though many people were concerned with looks many people felt that comfort is alot more important. Today i truly was surprised how one long block on one long street 125th street between 7th and 8th ave can truly desplay hundreds of different styles inspired by different things and worn for different reasons. Harlem is truly a mecca of fashion.