AJAK WEARS_ VINTAGE EARRINGS_ GILLIAN HORSUP / SMOKING JACKET_ ANGELO TARLAZZI_ FW1987_ OOTO LONDON (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / MESH BRA_ 2015_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / VINTAGE BELTS_ ATIKA LONDON / TROUSERS_ HILLIER BARTLEY_ FW2016_ HILLIER BARTLEY ARCHIVE / TROUSERS_ CÉLINE_ SS2016_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / TROUSERS_ 1990S_ ATIKA LONDON / HANDBAG_ GUCCI_ 2019_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / MEN’S DRESS SHOES_ 2000S_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION

9 to 5

Photography_ Jermaine Francis

Styling_ Saranne Woodcroft 

Model_ Ajak Deng

9 to 5

Tumble outta bed, and I stumble to the kitchen

Pour myself a cup of ambition

And yawn and stretch and try to come to life


Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin’

Out on the street, the traffic starts jumpin’

With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5


Working 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin’

Barely gettin’ by, it's all takin’ and no givin’

They just use your mind, and they never give you credit

It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it


...


You’re in the same boat with a lot of your friends,

Waitin’ for the day your ship’ll come in

An the tides gonna turn and it’s all gonna roll your way


— Dolly Parton

AJAK WEARS_ VINTAGE EARRINGS_ GILLIAN HORSUP / TURTLENECK_ CHRISTOPHER SHANNON_ FW2018_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / JACKET WITH ATTACHED BRA_ CHRISTOPHER SHANNON_ SS2016_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / BACKPACK_ PRADA_ SS2020_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / WATER SHOES_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / SCUBA DRESS_ BALENCIAGA_ SS2003_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / CYCLING SHORTS_ 2000S_ OXFAM / MEN’S MONK STRAP DRESS SHOES_ 2000S_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION

AJAK WEARS_ VINTAGE EARRINGS_ GILLIAN HORSUP / TURTLENECK_ CHRISTOPHER SHANNON_ FW2018_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / T-SHIRT_ BALENCIAGA_ SS2013_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / JACKET_ MADE FROM RECYCLED FABRIC_ HILLIER BARTLEY_ FW2015_ COLLECTION OF FRANCESCA BURNS / TROUSERS_ ARMANI_ 1990S_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / LOAFERS_ MARTINE ROSE_ SS2020_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION / HANDBAG_ VERSACE_ SS2016_ COLLECTION OF NAOMI PARRY

AJAK WEARS_ VINTAGE EARRINGS_ GILLIAN HORSUP / DENIM DRESS_ ALAÏA_ FW1983_ COLLECTION OF FRANCESCA BURNS / HANDBAG_ LOEWE_ SS2016_ COLLECTION OF KATE BRINDLEY / UPCYCLED DENIM TROUSERS_ SS2021_ ALEXANDRA ARMATA / SOCKS_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / SHOES_ POLLINI_ 2010S_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION

AJAK WEARS_ VINTAGE EARRINGS_ GILLIAN HORSUP / OVERSIZED WOOL SWEATER_ HILLIER BARTLEY_ 2019_ HILLIER BARTLEY ARCHIVE / SWEATER_ VIER ANTWERP_ FW2014_ STYLIST’S ARCHIVE / HANDBAG_ MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA_ SS2013_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION

AJAK WEARS_ VINTAGE EARRINGS_ GILLIAN HORSUP / PRINTED SILK SHIRT_ 1990S_ ATIKA LONDON / DRESS_ UPCYCLED FROM COWBOY BOOTS_ SS2021_ JESSE O’SHANNON / BROWN LEATHER BAG_ COACH_ 2014_ COLLECTION OF NAOMI PARRY / BROWN LEATHER JACKET_ 1980S_ ATIKA LONDON / SUITCASE_ BURBERRY_ 2002_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / MEN’S MONK STRAP DRESS SHOES_ 2000S_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION

AJAK WEARS_ VINTAGE EARRINGS_ @GILLIANHORSUP / TURTLENECK_ CHRISTOPHER SHANNON_ FW2018_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT) / 50:50 T-SHIRT_ 2018_ INSTITUTE OF DIGITAL FASHION (AVAILABLE TO RENT)

Hair_ Cathy Ennis

Makeup_ Jenny Coombes

Casting_ Ben Grimes

Model Agency_ iDal 

Photography Assistant_ Magdalena Siwicka

Styling Assistants_ Tiana Mangham / Natalie Galagan

Related Stories

  1. IN WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW

    In October of 2024, Kathleen Sorbara debuted her new, thoughtfully refined 20th century vintage collection: SORBARA’S. Formerly Chickee’s Vintage, the go-to vintage destination for New York’s best dressed. Display Copy recently caught up with Sorbara to learn more about the beloved evolution of Chickee’s Vintage and pick her brain on “capsule” wardrobes, creative muses, and fall vintage trends. 

    Read more →

  2. FIRST AND FOREMOST

    Emma Zack is the founder and curator of Berriez; a trailblazing, size-inclusive vintage and upcycled design collection that elevates second-hand style with heart and flair.
    Read more →

  3. JUST LIKE THE OLD DAYS

    Madison Ludlow, the founder, curator, and designer behind Ludlow Shop, is bringing West Coast-inspired Americana to the contemporary vintage scene.
    Read more →

  4. WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROSES

    Jamie Lee is a conduit for connecting people to the past. Her thoughtfully curated vintage and antique collection at Blossom Vintage honors the sacred practice of passing down heirlooms and documenting cherished garments.

    Read more →