Two simple words, a world to discover: street style. Different, bold and personal, it is the coolest style of the fashion people. English term that is used to describe a mood that is inspired and appropriated by trends deriving from street clothing. It had widespread diffusion already in the 90s, becoming unmistakable and unparalleled in the new millennium, thanks to the experimentation and total creativity that distinguishes street style today as one of the most refined and fun styles. Of great importance are street photographers who play a fundamental role in the fashion business panorama; with their fleeting shots they help us discover what is in from what is absolutely out. These immortalize various subjects in their most curious styles, showing us real, sincere, free fashion that is accessible even to us mere mortals. The latest trends pass through the metropolises and become an integral part of global culture, making us true citizens of the world. Wandering around the big cities you will surely encounter different cultures and styles, but only by coming across a completely new way of living do you often feel a great desire to try, play with your own personality and transform yourself, overlapping fabrics and colours. Numerous brands including Off-White, VTMNTS, Supreme, GCDS, Palm Angels and many others have decided to take inspiration from street style and transform it into the common thread of entire collections and into the philosophical essence of the brand itself.
The message that they have decided to convey is purely realistic and concrete, where the road becomes a real catwalk. And this is where all the trends are concentrated, in which everyone is the protagonist of their own creation; authentic, snapshot images of a constantly evolving society. Street style, street fashion, urban, casual style lives on the street and so, it draws ideas and contaminations from the street. Great confirmation for the new trends are the “sporty-chic” style as well as the “ethnic” mood reinterpreted with increasingly modern and contemporary colors and cuts. But a very important element is also the presence of garments that recall vintage, all accentuated by structured clothes and neutral colours. Street style inspires the catwalk with casual looks to copy. And for the evening, sumptuous and sparkling dresses cannot be missing, with embroidery and flashes of sequins. A true must-have of the “Street Style” is the garçon style which represents a new way of being sexy even when wearing his clothes. What’s the trick? Dare, dare and dare again, perhaps with a super feminine accessory or better yet, with an unexpected detail. This way it will be practically impossible to go unnoticed. Evolution, fun and imagination are the secret to a perfect street look through which one’s identity shines through, the character of a constantly moving society, where fashion that does not arise from the street is certainly condemned to become out of fashion.
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