How Street Style Is Changing in 2020
How Authenticity Is Making a Street Style Comeback
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"I always sought out unique individuals, including Black creatives. People have always wanted to see more of an authentic view of street style."
For the photographers, that also means getting back to what's exciting about the job and what they look for when they're shooting street style. "For me, style is all about self-expression. Simple, practical clothes can be styled in surprising and interesting ways. It's all about creativity. I've always seen street style as a source of inspiration. Every day, every show is different. There is always somebody that surprises me with a unique combination of patterns and fabrics, maybe classic with a twist," Acielle told us.
"My favourite thing about street style is getting really excited about someone and what they are wearing. I want to know more." Seleen elaborated, "I always sought out unique individuals, including Black creatives. People have always wanted to see more of an authentic view of street style. I believe now more publications are moving into that direction and more photographers are focusing on that as well."
The proof is in the latest photos coming out of New York Fashion Week, where, outside of masks, there is no major accessory craze, no ubiquitous fashion trend, no major influencers dominating the much smaller crowds.
With that, I keep going back to Seleen and Acielle's words, buoyed by their interpretation of the future and the creativity they each find in their work. Simply put, "the best style is authentic," Seleen reminds us. Now, we're primed for a moment when showcasing that authenticity may actually eclipse the showboating, and the spectacle that street style has more recently become may soon be a sign of an era gone by.
Above: A showgoer out and about at spring '21 Fashion Week in New York City