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 Street fashion
is the special vector of fashionable life which reflects the urban spirit. The
spirit reigning in London
streets is so exceptional that is able to addle those who are more accustomed
to classic image of the capital we perceive from classic literature. The images
the foreigners meet in streets are too different from those so-called dandies
and prim ladies. The individualism at it highest and extreme level lives there
which is often and wrongly considered as the shocking and scandalous way to
look.
London and street style are two diverse
notions which are not separated from each other. And this is not because it’s the
special culture and breakup of stereotypes related to literature England. Street
fashion comes from street where it was formed quite spontaneously. It happened back
in 70s when the cliché of dandy image was был erased completely. People looked then as of reflecting
their inner style, their individualism was shown off which was hidden behind
the ironed perfection for longer time.
The history
of London street
fashion is easily related to casual style that appeared from the football arena.
The pure sporty image of the British who are keen on football was diluted in
70s with such accessories and details as jeans, scarves, comfortable sweaters
and stylish shirts. These garment fairly quickly settled down in the wardrobe
of the youth whereas the attractive appearance is matched with comfort.
Then, in
70s, Vivienne Westwood made the revolutionary discovery in fashion. A young rioter
opened a store in London
trading in informal clothing explaining the concept of punk style through her
collections. Throughout many years that insanity dominated in London since the youth found the option to
wear what they like without making garments matched up appropriate and
comfortable with them. Punk style celebrated the fashion allowing every single
item to wear for everyone. On the top of it, the preference to declare individuality
and reluctance to look as everybody was prevailing that time. Today the street fashion
echoes from that punk style when everything was allowed and it must have come
for long.
The history
of the British Crown closely related to Asian and African colonies is still
observed in street fashion as ethic patters are preferred to apply in wear.
Light Indian sari, heavy kerchiefs with patterns, flamboyant metal and wooden
accessories are too liked by the Londoners.
The street
fashion in London
is mostly aimed at comfort. Stiletto shoes, austere design and rigid lines are
rare here. Eclectic style is more preferred when various styles are combined
which contradict traditionally. This is the style with the special implication
and chic of uniqueness.
Kate moss
is the known trendsetter of the careless English chic. For many years she
demonstrates her skill to wear designer items with accessories she attained at
flee markets in London.
Kate introduced the way to wear austere-looking jacket with mini-shorts, high
boots on bare legs, and match tiny jackets and vests with loose long shirts and
tops with prints.
The other supermodel,
Agyness Deyn,
is the other symbol of the London
street fashion today as ever. She longs for tight
trousers, tops with prints, trainers, hats, suspenders, leather jacket and her
style is regularly imitated in the street.
The
clothing typical to rock culture is what the youth strives for. All that leather,
clasps, metal accessories and cult of trousers live for many years hesitating
to give floor to the romantic reality.
Skirts and
dresses are not in favor in London.
When they eventually preferred, then you see just mini versions. The romantic veil
is also seen when fine floral liberty pattern often goes into streets of England.
Vagueness, blur
and lack of permanent firm silhouette is the everlasting feature of modern
dandy and lady. The edges are torn or wavy and slight crumples are in. Asymmetric
style and streaming down sleeves, blousing on waistline or in the bosom area
are trendy. Though, the image cannot be restricted with these details. A
jacket, a coat and a scarf will be required.
The basic rule
for London fashionmongers
is that their wardrobe is full of items matched perfectly. Yet, this is the
reason why items should not be too expensive to cost the fortune. Similar thirst
justifies the urgency of flee markets.
TopShop is
the brand that is the symbol of urban fashion. Marks&Spencer is the biggest
British brand demonstrating clothes of more restricted style for low prices. H&M
is one of the most favorite brands in Europe
for the youth. The adherence of the vivid street fashion makes people around uncaring
to designer items launched by Vivien Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith,
Stella McCartney and others.
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