Streets of Italy

Italy has always fascinated me in terms of culture, food, history, language and most of all Fashion. Elegance is in the Italian blood, and most Italians would unhesitatingly give up comfort in order to achieve it. It is a nation that cherishes outward appearances. Yes it is great if you have a good heart, but Italians would expect you to have well-groomed hair, an impeccable sense of dressing and a really neat pair of shoes besides. So it is no wonder that some of the world’s best sartorial artists are from Italy. Fashion is almost a nation’s passion, and to see the latest trends one need only a glance around the various piazzas, restaurants and street. The nations pride is the city Milan, which is often referred as the fashion capital of the world. It is a city that for most tourists could seem cold and uninviting. There is little to see as far as tourist sites are concerned. However if fashion, glitz, glamour and a roaring night life is what you are looking for then Milan is the place for you. Milanese fashionistas really take their style statement seriously. Milan creates an atmosphere for free expression with clothing. It is a place where dressing up and dressing different is essential to fit in. Dressing with care and confidence seems artless and effortless. They love to show off, but mostly in an Individualistic, understated way. Italian street fashion is the most authentic, the most genuine, revealing the ensembles that people really wear, instead of what appearance on the runway or in an haute couture collection. It is often said that designers themselves scope out the street for inspiration. For Italians it is not about clothes at all, it’s all about an attitude; an attitude of custom-made, fluid sophistication. I have collected some interesting pictures from Italian street fashion during my research, which i would like to share it with you all.