The Nashville Fire Department responds to a fire at the Nashville Public Library's downtown parking garage, June 10, 2025
Ray di Pietro
Covered bookshelves in the Nashville Public Library's downtown location following a fire in the adjacent parking garage, July 2025
Ray di Pietro, our man on the street, once again checks out some Nashville looks
When asked if he has a style philosophy: “No. Just show up.”
“I like to mix vintage into my style, and I love whimsical pieces. It should be fun! And I love a ’90s element, like the bob and things like that.”
“My biggest style influence is probably my dad. He’s the one who kind of introduced me to fashion and streetwear at a very young age. Fashion …
“Lady Gaga is a big influence on my style. I like a bold stage style and streetwear. Self-expressionism is an act of defiance.”
“I love color and texture. I love pieces that transcend gender, so I’ll bring in feminine pieces along with masculine pieces and really explor…
“I love the ’70s and ’80s and anything that has meaning or soul to it that really connects with me.”