Sometimes I see an outfit so perfectly executed from head-to-toe that I want to personally congratulate the style genius wearing it. No matter where I am in the world, the very first thing I notice about a person is what they are wearing. I do this not because I am judging but because I am inspired by absolutely everything I see. For me, fashion is not about who has on the most expensive labels or the newest collection of the season but it is the way one puts an outfit together that inspires me the most. Too often I feel there is a misconception of what it means to be fashionable. No longer do we live in a world where owning a luxurious wardrobe is only for those with massive amounts of money. True story: thrift store items can rival designer pieces when paired correctly. The market for fast fashion is better now than it has been in many years, providing the public with trends from the runway immediately after the collections are shown at Fashion Week. It thrills me to see certain items in stores like Forever 21 or Zara which only exist because a major designer showed pieces like them in that season's collection. This essentially makes the desirable looks from major runway shows readily available to the masses. What could be better?
If you are searching for inspiration, come to Milan.
Each time I step outside I am greeted by a million of my closest Milanese friends, each one dressed to absolute perfection. Young and old, rich and poor, it seems as if every person here has a knack for putting together an outfit. The occasion is not important because the Milanese have impeccable style even if they are simply going to the supermarket at 8AM. It is important to note that not every person here is drenched in Prada and Gucci with handbags costing more than my college tuition. I am the first to commend the people who are in fact fortunate enough to wear these incredible designs each day but for most people these items are just fun splurges every now and then. The Milanese have a deep-rooted respect for high fashion but they do not rely solely on designer items to achieve a stylish look. This is how I think true Milan fashion is revealed. When properly executed, mixing the highs and the lows can achieve a sophisticated and fashion-forward look that is absolutely swoon-worthy. Don't focus on the things you cannot afford or the things you are afraid to try. Focus on the assets you have and determine what you can do to work with your current style situation. Take a note from the Milanese book of fashion and embrace your personal taste and style. Who knows.. maybe I will even personally congratulate you for being the style genius that I know each one of you are!
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| Milan street style 2015 |
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| Milan street style 2015 |
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| Milan street style 2014 |
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