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What is Street Style and How to Dress it?
Street Style isn’t just big chunky sneakers, out of the box designs, and glowing resources! It’s all about artists taking something existing and making it their own. In this video and accompanying blog post, we’re exploring streetwear basics and how to wear them. If you’ve been curious about the style sweeping pop culture, this is a perfect way to get introduced!
Street Style Basics with Mam Fashion Design
To bring this first streetwear video to life, I caught up with my friend Rashad, MAM (Make A Mill) Couture Boutique, a local street style shop located in the RINO district of Denver, CO.
His shop carries MAM Couture (Make A Mill) label and other brands supporting his streetwear vision.
The Rules of Street Style
In the video above, we talk about what it is, what “rules” there are for this style, how much confidence it takes to dress street, common misconceptions behind the street style, where it’s headed, and how crowded it space is.
Streetwear Styling Session
We also styled two street style looks and discussed what fits into the style. Rashad put me into my favourite face that I wouldn’t have found on my own.
It has been a huge inspiration for my style, and it was great to get the chance to learn about it from someone who lives and breathes it. Now I feel more confident to continue to expand on it and incorporate it into my style.
Street Style Basics
As I’m sure you’ve seen in my photos on Instagram, you know that I’ve been incorporating it into my outfits lately. I still reflect on myself, very new to the class. So to start, Rashad and I went to the basics.
What is Street Style all about?
The underlying message behind how Rashad describes it is that it’s a movement. It’s a movement by designers and artists sharing their news and inspirations through style. And It’s a kind of style that has grown out of garages using “ready-made means” to push artistic objectives.
It’s not just about a town vibe; streetwear can mix contemporary and luxury. Rashad defines his brand MAM (Make A Mil) as comfortable and heavily influenced by New York Luxury streets. He’s all about street silhouettes with a tailored fit.
That’s just one way to do it. There’s a little bit of everything at MAM Couture Boutique. It’s an eclectic assortment that Rashad brings together to make his shop cohesive and representative of his version of it.
What are the Rules for Streetwear?
The prettiness of streetwear is that there are no instructions. Unlike more traditional styles, you may need to know the rules before breaking them. Here, everything is game. You can take hoodies besides mixing them up with button-ups (even sleeveless ones even) or take suits and mix them with sneakers.
Street Style Confidence
If you’ve explored it and thought to yourself, “I don’t think I could wear that,” you’re actually in luck.
It isn’t about realizing a level of confidence to wear it. If you’re comfortable in what you’re wearing and letting your spirit shine through, you’ve got it.
Share Your Personality
Getting into streetwear is all about distributing your personality and feeling confident. It’s not about realizing a certain standard that causes us to doubt our stylish selections. It’s the real profit of a style without guidelines.
Street Style Misconceptions
When you picture street style, it’s easy to think of wacky designs, neon colours, and unique materials. So when I asked Rashad about common misconceptions about streetwear, I expected him to elaborate on that. Instead, he pointed out two big ones from his experience as a designer.
Racial Representation in Street Style
It is not limited to any single group of people. It’s open to anyone who wants to rapid their personality and be reliable through their style. It’s taking inspiration and turning it into wearable art.
Season-Less Style with Streetwear
Rashad also noted that a common misconception about it is that not all brands follow a fashion calendar.
We’re used to seeing spring/summer and fall/winter collections released by brands, but it’s not always the case for streetwear. Some designers choose to drop what they want when they want it.
Rashad followed a similar principle at MAM Couture Boutique and said he doesn’t have trouble keeping track of what’s rotating through the shop.
For him, it’s all about what he’s feeling at the time rather than adhering to a fashion calendar. “If I feel like tie-dying a bunch of shirts tonight, I’m going to tie-dye some shirts.”
The Future of Street Style
It also seems to be at the forefront of fashion. We’re seeing the newest and most out-of-the-box happen within that realm. It’s tough to guess exactly where it’s going to go.
In Rashad’s opinion, he sees more collaborations and a continuous effort to improve existing products to make them a lot better. The highest form of acknowledgement within it is someone copying your idea or adding to it (except full-on counterfeiting).
Street Style Collaborations will Continue
We’re going to keep seeing designers collaborate, like we have with Nike x Off White or Converse x CDG, and continue to see existing products evolve. I love this greatest because it fosters a collaborative environment for artists and designers.
Streetwear Styling Session
Customizing your Street Style Outfit
Make your Streetwear Outfit your Own
Is the Street Style Space Crowded?
It Outfit Components
It Essentials: Layering and Customizing
Mix Traditional and Modern Items to Build a Street Style Outfit
Street Style Wrap Up
Street style is more than just a fad and sweeping pop culture trend. It’s a style that has become a true art form for the involved brands, designers, and wearers.
