Sarah Rutson, more than any of the other streetstyle glitterati, has become the dominant influencer of my personal style. The fashion director of Hong Kong luxury emporium Lane Crawford easily flows between hard-edged chic (here) and lady-like glamour (above). It’s her versatility that resonates with me. I find it hard to be boxed into one style, unlike some people who really thrive on creating that one distinctive look they rock everyday. Personal style bloggers are famous for this ability. Maybe it’s because I’m young, or perhaps I have fashion ADD, but I seem to like everything. I like to mix and match elements of different styles depending on how I’m feeling that day.
My day-to-day look of jeans, sneakers, and a leather jacket is laziness more than anything. Coming across this photo of Sarah in my archives last night reminded me how important it is to experiment with different looks. Life is too short to be the same every day. I’m guilty of falling into sartorial ruts, wearing the same 20% of my closet over and over again. After a hard week last week, I’m looking forward to really experimenting with my wardrobe and channeling my creative energy into something positive. One of the best parts about being a street-style photographer is having the opportunity to photograph people like Sarah and incorporate their ideas into my own.
I realize I often neglect men’s fashion in favor of women’s. I have to admit, I’m clearly biased in favor of the girls. One might even say prejudiced, but the first step is always to admit there’s a problem, right? I can’t help that I think men’s fashion is, well, boring. Sorry guys. I’m learning to appreciate the subtleties thanks to the boys over at MidweStyle.
This dapper young gentleman has elevated the cuffed pants trend to new heights. With these stylish jeans, the inside is as important as the outside. If you know which clever designer produced these pants, tweet at me (@ChiStreetStyle) so I can add it to the post.
