1. Black black – ??? by Surface to Air
2. Tapered Leg Sweatpants – $110 by Adidas SLVR available at Park&Bond
3. Suede Hi-Top Sneaker – $675 by Rick Owens available at Ssense.com (sale price)
4. Flare Ranger Frames – $129 by Vintage Frames Company (sold out)
5. Printed Rihanna MC t-shirt – $295 by Lanvin available at Ssense.com
Bonus: Cashmere Scarve – $139 by Barneys New York (sale price)
Yesterday I decided that since its New York Fashion Week (and I’m not there) it’s only right for me to at least put together daily looks as if I were actually participating in some way. Even though its winter and there’s a lot of walking the streets, much of the time is spend at show rooms, fashion shows, mixers and parties so you’ll want to be comfortable. This is my super comfortable sporty chic look. I’m sure a blazer and sweatpants don’t even look like they should be in the same store let alone on one person at the same time but that’s just how I’m feeling. With the right fit and confidence, you can pull of just about anything. These sweatpants have a modern tapered cut that fits close but not tight. They’re not like the old Champion or Russell sweats from back in the day. The ribbing at the ankle gives them a bit of a clean look so that leg doesn’t droop over your ankle or shoes all sloppy like. The blazer from Surface to Air has a modern trim cut as well. Trim but not too slim. It’s still comfy and roomy enough for a sweater underneath if you want to layer up. These sneakers by Rick Owens were a tough choose. It took me about 3 years to warm up the attitude and aesthetic behind his brand. Back in 2008-9 when I first paid attention to his work I didn’t like it at all but now I see the light, or the dark rather. I appreciate and understand the dark, grungy, draping and high-top leather sneakers. These come in leather but I prefer the suede. I think they’ll look dope with proper fitting sweatpants or jeans. I’ve been digging a lot of the all over print tees lately. They don’t seem as generic as the all overprint that trended a few years ago with many streetwear brands. This tee by Lanvin is called the “Rihanna MC” T-shirt but it is a man’s shirt. And what man can say no to Rihanna right now? Throw on some frames from Mr. Shapiro’s Vintage Frames Company and a solid color scarf to add a pop of color and make your way to the next event on your NYFW itinerary.
