The Explorer

The Explorer style archetype at a glance

Understanding your Explorer Style Archetype.

AKA – The seeker, wanderer, individualist, generalist, trailblazer, pioneer, adventurer, iconoclast.

Goal – To experience a better, more authentic, more fulfilling life, freedom, identity.

Greatest fear – Getting trapped, conformity, and inner emptiness.

Weakness – Aimless wandering, becoming a misfit.

Turn offs – Conformity, alienation, stagnation, limitations, rules. 

Talent – Autonomy, ambition, being true to one’s soul.

Awesome at – Pushing the boundaries. Going off the beaten path to forge a new one. 

Voice & vibe – Open-minded, resourceful, tolerant, curious, enthusiastic, daring, resourceful, adventurous.

Motto – Don’t fence me in.

Words to live by – You only get one life, get out and make it count.

Champions – Exploration, independence, individuality, non-conformity, self-discovery,  self-sufficiency. 

Wants to feel – Adventurous, cultured, “I have no limits,” amazed and alive.

Tips for showing your Explorer style.

  • Whether dressing your intention, creating a personal brand style, building a brand identity, decorating your creative workspace and home office, or creating exceptional and original work – choose design elements that make you and others feel adventurous, cultured, “I have no limits,” amazed and alive.
  • Be sure to photograph all of the places you go or the new things you try and display them on the walls of your home or creative spaces.
  • Even if you aren’t travelling the world, you can show your Explorer Archetype by exploring new techniques, ideas, and tools. Explore locations close to home…even in your own backyard.
  • Choose colours from your Fascinating Colour palette that enhance your experiences – for you, life is about enjoying a wide variety of experiences, so that should reflect in your wardrobe, home, and creative spaces.
Also, if you aren’t sure what your archetype is, use the Fascinating Style Archetype Explorer. It’s used by individuals who are looking for a fun and easy way to manage their style expression – something that resonates with their personality, lifestyle, desires, and comfort level.