A Glimpse of New York Street Fashion

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New York is a place where concept of street fashion was born. It’s a place where fashion experiments became the runway inspirations and changed into world trends. It showcases different individual expressions in terms of the way they dress. But what exactly makes New Yorkers famous for their experimental nature? It’s the confidence and the attitude to look different and not to follow the league. Different communities have brought different looks on the platter be It European Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, African Americans or Asian Americans, everyone has contributed their bit to create street style.  It’s the streets of New York where talent and new fashion is born and nurtured every day. In spite of being one of the coldest places, New Yorkers have always stayed up-to-date fashionably. Colourful blazers, long coats, vintage sweaters, boots, designer handbags, junk jewellery, oxford shoes, huge hats, layered outfits are some of the day to day wear, but in an innovative manner. The upper east side of Manhattan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places of New York. It’s easy to get distracted by high-profile residents coming and going, but when you look past the boldfaced names, landmark buildings, well-tended sidewalks, museums and central parks; you see a distinctive sense of style, even in its most extreme versions. Get an upper east sider talking about the neighbourhood look, and they’re quick to tell you that it’s a blend of conservative and sophisticated. Piling on and wearing too many colours in one outfit will earn you brownie points. Style is in its residents DNA, making New York one of the fashion savvy destinations in the world. In my future blogs, I’ll talk about how different communities of New York have contributed in street fashion.