Jodi Lawler
Fashion & Features Writer
Street style. It’s out of control and I blame Scott Schuman; it all began with The Sartorialist. What started with a lone man and his camera spawned a legion of fans, a book and countless copycats. Where fashion was an exclusive and high-end concept, the phenomena of street style has subverted the dominant narrative of style and replaced it with the notion of ‘the people’s fashion’. Whereas street style once emulated high end and high-street fashions, it now influences, if not creates, it. From geriatrics to teens to cyclists to off-duty models, it would appear that no one is safe from a snap-happy stylista. In an over-crowded fashion bubble, ESVIE takes you on a walk off the beaten track to bring you the greatest under-the-radar street style blogs from around the world.
Hoy Fashion
Fun and quirky, this blog showcases the best of the best of British fashion. Centred on Liverpool, recognised as an increasingly metropolitan and fashion-forward city, it shows that sartorial know-how does exist outside of London. The vibe of the site is an amalgamation of vintage finds, statement jewellery, worn denim and battered leather and it is unashamedly youth-centred. Head to Hoy to see how the cool kids rock it.
Streetpeeper.com
A fantastic established site for diverse street style from any corner of the globe your heart desires. Choose from one of the twenty five cities they ‘peep’ and let yourself be transported to some of the most stylish parts of the world: from minimalistic in New York, classic in Paris and colourful in Tokyo to the less trodden streets of Talinn, Oslo, Jakarta and Amsterdam. Perfect for the discerning blog fan, this street style site is perfect for combining a love of culture, travel and fashion.
Altamiranyc.com
Ever wondered what models are really like off duty? Head to Altamira. Featuring some of the most beautiful women in the world, this blog runs sartorialism alongside artistic and pensive photography and short biographies of those featured. This take on street style operates from the heart and soul of the fashion industry; what the models wear, you will surely be wearing next. From understated off-duty cool to straight-from-the-catwalk looks, this site has it covered. And, refreshingly, doesn’tfeature us mere mortals. Perfect for those ‘I wish I had her shoes/hair/legs’ moments!
http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/
An absolute one-off, this Copenhagen-based blogger snaps cyclists in a whole manner of scenarios, from stylish to artistic to emotional. From a gold weather girl on top of the Richs building, to a mother and son in a loving embrace, these photos capture the everyday moments of ordinary people in a touching and down to earth manner often absent from other blogs. Bringing out everyone’s inner child, copenhagencyclechic is all about the bicycles. And the style? A beautiful added bonus!
http://www.style-arena.jp/en/street/
Those Tokyoites sure know how to set a trend or two. A personal favourite, Style-arena showcases street style from the birthplace of individuality and quirkiness. Choose from five Tokyo provinces, each of which has a different vibe: the colour clash of Harajuku, classiness of Ginza, edgines of Omotesando, artsy Daikanyama or the trend-led fashions of Shibuya. This blog showcases how our sisters rock the trends all the way on the other side of the world. A melting pot of inspiration.
http://easyfashion.blogspot.com/
From the home of feminine chic, Easy Fashion in Paris, gives an insight into the looks creating a storm on the continent. With a particular focus on ‘the whole package’ including accessories, hair and make-up, this is the perfect destination for a quick zap of inspiration or an easy pick-me-up at work. And, best of all, the beautiful subjects are almost always smiling.
street style is everywhere!! but i’m slightly addicted. First time to your blog and absolutely lusting it- would love to collaborate sometime!
http://www.lovelywanderlust.com