When you choose to completely ignore capital T, trends entirely to evolve into your own personal aesthetic, you my friend have reached fashion maturity. In the face of all that is going on, fashion is slowly moving away from conspicuous excess in favour of practical simpler clothes. And this is where street wear reigns. Esther Muchene shows how to add that elevated twist to classic street wear.

Upgrade your hoodie game by going oversized, pant less and synching the waist with a cute waist bag.
Vests are not special. But how you pair it will determine how edgy or simple your ensemble turns out.
Mixing high and low pieces is the beginning of understanding how to tackle the strange and complex beast known as street wear.
An easy way to incorporate a subtle element of street wear is through a pair of high-end sweatpants.
Despite the rise of ‘ugly’ trainers it is wise to steer off odd shapes and stick to traditional designs that look fresh with practically any outfit.

Photography: Courtesy

Model: Raquel Ngugi

Ig: raquel_ngugi

Stockist: selected stores.

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