Our Story

At Styles Of Evolution, we are dedicated to transforming the way individuals express themselves through fashion. 

Found in 2005 by Don & Yvonne McPherson, this mom-and-pop shop has been serving North Omaha's 24th street with heart for over 20 years. What started as a vision to bring culture and confidence to the neighborhood has grown into a brick-and-mortar legacy where people feel known, welcomed, and taken care of... and now, that same experience lives here online. 

Don's story begins generations back. His grandfather was a sharecropper, where community meant everything and people made do with what they had. By six years old, Don was working in the fields picking tomatoes, and not long after, he bought his first real outfit: Sansabelt slacks, fresh shirts, and a pair of shoes that changed how he carried himself. That's where the belief was born: when you look good, you feel good. 

Over the years, Don & Yvonne have served the North Omaha community with open arms, helping customers show up for life's biggest moments: proms, graduations, weddings, church services, celebrations of life, and everything in between. 

Styles of Evolution is all about giving back, taking care of the community, and helping people walk in confidence every single day. 

"The Ancestor, The Identity, and the Seed" (2018) by Lead Artist Reggie LeFlore and Assistant Artist Barber in collaboration with the North 24th St Community

Rooted in North Omaha

For us, 24th Street is more than our location; it's part of who we are. North Omaha has always been a place of movement, culture, and deep community roots. It's where stories are passed down, businesses are built with intention, and pride shows up in everything from storefronts to street corners.

"Jazz Trio" by Littleton Alston, a tribute to the Dreamland Ballroom that hosted legendary jazz icons

There's a rhythm to this neighborhood that never really left. North Omaha helped shape the sound of American jazz, with legends like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong once passing through. That legacy still lives here, in the energy, the creativity, and the way this community continues to express itself.

Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church mural, created by Lead Artist Joëlle Storet and Assistant Artist Ty Quigley to honor the historic Black church's role in the community and its leaders

North Omaha has always been anchored by its people: leaders, families, and institutions that have held the community together through every season. The influence of the Black church, local leaders, and everyday neighbors has shaped a culture rooted in strength, care, and showing up for one another.

Historical marker where civil rights leader Malcolm X was born in North Omaha

This is also the birthplace of Malcolm X: a reminder that the impact of North Omaha extends far beyond its streets. It's a place that has shaped voices, influenced culture, and continues to leave its mark.