Hipsters are resting - in the frame are inhabitants of the outskirts, unmercenaries and homeless people

Geraldine Freyesen, a Frenchwoman now living in Los Angeles, first came to Skid Row when she was working on a documentary project. This area is considered one of the poorest in the city, and there are quite a few anti-social elements roaming here, which makes this place quite dangerous. However, it captured Geraldine so much that she decided to stay here after filming - wander the streets, chat with the locals. Of course, the photographer is always on the alert and knows when to show his camera, and when it is better to wait. And among the homeless, numerous shelters for them and shabby one-room apartments, she met amazing people demonstrating the most incredible combinations of street fashion.

(Total 18 photos)

1. Geraldine wanted to plunge into the atmosphere of this place and feel its originality. Pictured: Blade, named and dressed as Wesley Snipes' character from the film of the same name.

2. She didn't want to make Skid Row look like an outsider or denigrate its inhabitants in any way. Pictured: Ou Gee, a celebrity activist in Gladys Park.

3. Geraldine always asks permission before taking a photo, but often her future models themselves are the first to ask permission to pose for her. In the photo: Evet, the city princess without age.

4. Willoughby - it's all about the prints.

5. Dante. Yellow is the new classic.

6. Geraldine admits that sometimes the most amazing and unthinkable fashion trends come from those who have the least financial means to dress fashionably. In the photo: Andre, who walks the streets of Skid Row like a catwalk.

7. Andrew is black chic.

8. Andre is the image of a dandy.

9. Her "models" are very proud of their creative appearance. In the photo: General Dogon and his "pumped" bike.

10. Tony on 7th Street, not far from the cheap motel where he lives.

11. The photographer claims that, although all these outfits and images are completely different, they are united by a certain mood, expressed in self-confidence and sophistication. In the photo: Tanyal in a camouflage suit.

12. StateToState is a multi-station artist.

13. Although there are more men than women in the pictures, Geraldine says that the women in Skid Row are just as fashionable and stylish, but the violence on these streets forces them to be more secretive and cautious. In the photo: Roosevelt with his dog at the fire station.

14. Robert on his way to church.

15. Malcolm is an amazing street artist.

16. Kedzi, the chocolate queen.

17. Jason grimaces at the entrance to Gladys Park.

18. Henry ... is somewhat reminiscent of Michael Jackson.