Difference between revisions of "Styles"

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Any information on a certain style goes here. The history of a style is also welcome. Example:

Menswear

Dadcore redirects here. Outfits that take on a more conservative/classical approach. These outfits appear tacky and overly professional when done incorrectly. Fit and fabric type is very important to pulling off this look. A tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night on the town.

Streetwear

Examples of Brands: Supreme, White Mountaineering, Carhartt, Undercover, WTAPS

Streetwear is regarded as the most flexible style, it has multiple possibilities and damn near anything can be called streetwear. Streetwear is mostly personal preference and has many forms, ranging from your typical snapback-wearing swagfag to japanese workwear. A good place to begin learning about streetwear is hypebeast and superfuture.

Streetwear can be described as practical, fit for everyday wear and even light physical activities. The general rule of thumb is that it cannot contain easily spoiled pieces, and is not unusual for typical big city setting.

Avant - Garde

Examples of Brands: Rick Owens, Yohji Yamamoto, Julius, Ann Demeulemeester, Haider Ackermann

Avant garde is a much less accessible, niche aesthetic. People use the term "Goth Ninja" to describe it, which is similar to calling Menswear "Dadcore". The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, unique materials - but really, anything goes. It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul". Many pieces (Especially those made from leather) are made from rare / unique techniques, treatment, and materials. Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship and anti - consumerism, but there are always the odd few who do not understand this and will build a paradoxical image of themselves by purchasing excessive amounts. Money cannot buy taste or an understanding of the deeper elements that lie behind this aesthetic beyond "Looking Cool".

Tumblrcore

Examples of Brands: Mr Gugu Miss Go, Streewear brands are also used

Tumblrcore is a strange thing to describe. For the most part there tends to only be female tumblrcore dressers, whereas a men's tumblrcore has yet to be seen. This style incorporates a sort of twee/teen style while attempting as well to give it some sort of unique edge to it. Whether that edge be heavy makeup, overdone/dyed hair, Dr. Martens, and many different accessories usually associated with a separate style. A staple is usually the "Galaxy Leggings" which have seemingly overnight become a trend, thick framed or "hipster" glasses, hair dyed in an unnatural color, semi-gaudy shoes, and even excessive jewelry. When attempting this style it should be known that it is very flexible just like the streetwear style is, so it can be a very easy "beginner style" for those who aren't sure about some of the more radical and money consuming styles such as gothninja.

Urban Techwear

Examples of Brands: Acronym, Y-3, Gyakusou, Isaora, Outlier

Combines clothing with a sort of technical look: Many straps, pockets, zippers etc. Derives from common streetwear, but with the twist that it focuses on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves. Many are also fit for out-of-city wear, such as in exploring natural settings and leaving city limits.

Heroin Chic

Examples of Brands: Dior Homme (Hedi Era) mainly, but anything skinny and black applies

Heroin chic became popular in the 90's, and it's where ex-Club Kids went to die. Starting with Calvin Klein's campaign featuring Kate Moss, and Vincent Gallo shooting emaciated, drug-addicted looking models, it was quickly devoured as the hottest style. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase it's popularity. The style was dead in the magazines when in 1999, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel. Nowadays, it carries on in fashion, though with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia and make Heroin Chic look evil.

It is more about the body than other styles; you can't be Heroin Chic while looking perfectly healthy and/or plump. First stages of anorexia are preferred, since it's a matter of looking glamourous while feather thin, not dirty and sick. Dark circles under the eyes are a bonus, and you need to appear like an elegant trainwreck. The clothes can be described as 'skinny gothninja meets punk rocker'.

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