

Sonia is carrying a magenta Balenciaga city handbag with giant silver hardware. An incredibly bold designer handbag like this tends to totally dominate the holder’s appearance. Sonia expertly drew upon neutral textures with her gray fur vest, black leather leggings, and Louis Vuitton monogrammed scarf with muted tones of blue-gray and cream to complete her designer ensemble.

Perhaps it is my penchant for wearing bright colors – even in the winter – that makes a completely neutral look so intriguing to me. It’s my instinct as a streetstyle photographer to look deeper into someone’s appearance. Neutrals force me to notice small details like a garment’s stitching, the textures of the fabric, the quality of the leather…