THE KEYS TO STREETWEAR
The term itself is tricky to define as it is used to describe a constellation of trends – luxury athletic wear being one and an abiding interest in looks pioneered by skateboarders, punk rockers and 1980s rappers being another.
Streetwear components are items that you probably already own: a varsity jacket, a sweatshirt and gleaming white sneakers.
Thanks to its ongoing infiltration into the world of high-end style. This movement has been spearheaded by the likes of GIVENCHY who regularly incorporate elements of the street in their seasonal collections.
Here are some sort of guidance as to how to incorporate streetwear into your wardrobe.
WEAR IT OVERSIZED
MAKE A STATEMENT
WEAR YOUR LOGO WITH PRIDE
SWEATPANTS
These could also be paired with an oversized, baggy shirt if you so wish, but we would recommend you stay away from wearing track pants with highly tailored items such as the structured or double-breasted blazer.
WEAR A CAP WITH YOUR BLAZER
Baseball caps are a streetwear essential, and, though formerly banned from most runways, have, in the past decade, been slowly making an appearance.
KEEP YOUR WHITE SNEAKERS WHITE
Though shoes tend to make and break an outfit, in streetwear, they are the alpha and omega, the lynchpin of it all, which means they not only need to be chosen for maximum impact, but should be looked after with terrifying passion. It’s a good general recommendation therefore, to pick a pair of sneakers that will contrast the colours of your outfit, and so stand out. Plain denim, for example, works well with patterns and prints. Beige chinos (of the Dickies variety) will complement a bright colour such as red or green. Predominantly though – such is the current style climate – you will be wearing black clothing and white sneakers, as in the above image.
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