#INSPO 9 - Spring 2017

ASOS
DKNY
Topshop
Drawstring Trousers,
Zara, £19.99.
Oversized Hooded
Jacket, H&M, £12.99.
Now, designer collaborations are nothing new,
but recently big name brands have been hooking
up with cool streetwear brands and sportswear
favourites to provide us with a lust worthy selection
of urban luxury. Take Louis Vuitton and
their recent collaboration with Supreme which
they debuted at Paris fashion week back in January.
Supreme being a well loved brand in the
skateboarding and hip hop scenes was a surprising
choice for a collaboration with one of the
world’s largest luxury power houses, and critics
certainly had their reservations prior to the unveiling.
However, as soon as the collection hit the
runway it sent the fashion crowd into a social media
frenzy with bloggers and fashion editors posting
countless pictures of the uber cool collection.
From sweaters and t-shirts to backpacks and key
chains - classic Vuitton designs were given a fresh
update with the Supreme logo splashed across
them. A rebellious, in your face statement - these
pieces are loud and proud and not for fashions
faint hearted. Another recent collaboration was
Alexander Wang and Adidas Originals. Wang
oozes the cool factor and Adidas, being my go to
sportswear brand is a classic that I’ll never tire of.
For the collaboration Wang literally turned Adidas
on its head by creating track jackets, joggers,
shorts, sweaters and trainers in a muted colour
palette with the Adidas trefoil logo flipped upside
down. If you missed out on the first two, then
keep your eyes peeled for the third drop which is
coming soon.
If you aren’t one for designer labels then head
to the high street for your fill of cool, on trend
streetwear styles that are good enough to rival
the big players. Zara, H&M and ASOS in particular
currently have an abundance of hoodies, sweaters
and deconstructed jeans. This is one trend
that doesn’t take a sartorial genius to pull off.
These styles are wearable and can be mixed with
your usual wardrobe with ease. Take an oversized
hoodie and wear it underneath a trench coat or
a masculine jacket. We love this grey one from
H&M, complete with slogan sleeves for added
street style credits.
Metallic Raincoat, Zara,
£49.99.
Topshop
H&M Loves
Coachella
Jacket, H&M,
£29,99.
Or try teaming a pair of relaxed joggers with a
white shirt and Stan Smiths. This drawstring pair
from Zara come in a number of colours and at
£20 a pop, why not have them all? I’m also loving
the selection of lightweight rain macs at H&M and
Zara which are considerably cheaper than their
designer counterparts at DKNY and Calvin Klein.
H&M
So throw on an oversized
hoodie, customise your favourite
pair of jeans, invest in
a good slogan t-shirt and embrace
the street wear trend -
you won’t regret it!
2017 Spring | Issue 9 #INSPO 69