NYFW Candid: For Tommy

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Even texting this man looked impeccably polished. I have to admit, it was his shoes that first caught my attention. I wonder if they were designed to be darker at the tips, or if lots of “love” led them to take on such a glorious patina. I guess we’ll never know.

If you look closer, you’ll see that his knit tie is squared off at the end. This seems to be a growing trend among the cutting-edge male fashion set, as it was even picked up on by The Sartorialist. I wish I could take credit for noticing such a small yet important detail, but we all know how little I truly know about menswear. I know my readers would call me out for lying in a second, especially Tommy. I love that about you guys, you keep me real (as long as your comments are thoughtful and respectful. It’s ok to disagree with me about a photo, just make sure that it’s constructive and not just Anonymous-style bashing).

Karlie Kloss Outside Milk Studios

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True Religion: Candid Outside Milk

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This photo is one of my many candid photos from New York Fashion Week. I have no idea who she is, I just loved her classic American look: white button-down shirt, dark denim jeans (cuffed no less), and black patent leather oxford shoes. Even though this look references the 1950s, it’s wholly modern and quintessentially her, despite the simplicity. This is the essence of true style.

For years I’ve admired candid streetstyle photography and consider it the highest level of the art form. The stakes are obviously much higher because there’s the risk of missing the shot. With posed photography, unless you’re a complete amateur it’s nearly impossible to mess up the photo if you understand the fundamentals of lighting and composition.

Check this photo out on True Religion’s new Tumblr, Unstitched.