The crux of Morris’s style-philosophy—and also her Instagram account @shes__underrated—is to not only look at the women who inspire her but also to channel their energy. On @shes__underrated, Morris highlights mostly Black women who deserve more attention for their influence on the culture, including video vixens and the girl group 702. Morris also offers styling guides and moodboards to re-create these women’s looks. “For me, it is easy to disassociate myself from the women I admire, and this was a good opportunity for me to embody who we try to emulate. With Mariah, you can do it on your own terms with the resources you have,” she says. While Carey is the epitome of glam, Morris says her sheared-off jeans are accessible—and relatable. “It became her signature. She wore them everywhere, press tours and interviews,” says Morris. “And I imagine she felt the most confident and sexy. She’d wear slinky tops with no bra and stilettos. Like Mariah is one day in haute couture but is in Levi’s running around town. That is something that we can all emulate. It’s effortless, easy, and sexy, and that is why I resonate with those images of her.”
The jeans hold a particular significance in the denim-verse. In a Vogue video from 2017, titled “Mariah Carey Reveals the Story Behind Her Legendary ‘Heartbreaker’ Jeans,” Carey speaks about the origins of the pair—which she still owns. The pair was DIY’d one day when Carey was with her stylist, the late Tonjua Twist, and she disliked how the jeans were so high-waisted. “I was like, What is with the high-waisted jeans,” says Carey. “She cut a little bit and we both ripped off the top of the jeans.” From there, the trend spread.
Morris with Los Angeles tailor Johnny Luna of Imperial Dry Cleaners. The 71-year-old has worked with everyone from Elvis Presley to Johnny Valencia of Pechuga Vintage.
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