Skayn: Moroccan Model and Voice of Streely Fashion
There are models who wear fashion — and then there are those who live it.
For Ilyass Esserghini, also known as Skayn, fashion is not about chasing trends or posing for the perfect angle. It’s about representing something real. He doesn’t just show up in front of the lens — he brings his whole story with him.
“I come from the street — not in a cliché way, but in the way that everything I do is rooted in real life, real struggle, and real dreams.”
Raised in the chaos and rhythm of Casablanca, Skayn transforms raw experience into visual poetry. Every shoot becomes a continuation of the streets — not polished, but powerful. “There’s beauty in that mess,” he says, “and I try to represent it in my work.”
His modeling isn’t about fitting in — it’s about owning space. Skayn’s presence is sharp, grounded, and emotional. With each photo, he tells stories of youth, grit, identity — of people who are often unseen, but never irrelevant.
“I’m inspired by the streets. The noise, the underdogs, the quiet power of people who were never given the spotlight. I see them. I feel them.”
And that something is Streely — his own streetwear brand.
It’s not just fashion. It’s statement. A cultural manifesto born from neighborhoods, late nights, and loud dreams.
He finds kinship in minds like Virgil Abloh, who broke the barrier between street and luxury, who gave permission to those who never had it. Like Virgil, Skayn isn’t asking for validation. He’s building something that didn’t exist before.
“Streely is a reminder that your story, your voice, your look — it all belongs in every room. No filters. Just truth.”
Every hoodie, every jacket, every piece is crafted with the same message: You are enough. Own it.
Behind him is Whesthaven Management, a team that has believed in his vision from day one. In a world that often tries to mold models into something more digestible, they’ve helped Skayn stay whole.
“They get it. They get me. They’ve kept me grounded while helping me build big.”
When asked to define his style, Skayn doesn’t hesitate.
“It’s street. It’s bold. Sometimes loud. But always intentional.”
Nothing is accidental — not even a hoodie. It carries memory. Mood. Message. That’s how he dresses. That’s how he lives.
To the young people watching from the same places he came from, Skayn has this to say:
“You don’t need to change to fit in. You just need to own who you are. Your background isn’t a limitation — it’s your power.”
