Winter street-style in Chicago is all about layering. It’s not just a fashion statement, it’s necessary for survival. That’s why our city has some of the best winter street-style in the world and why our summer street-style could use some improvement. Chicagoans layer year-round but it’s during the coldest months that you really see our ingenuity at play.
Take a look at what Katerina is wearing. I spotted her walking down Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park. Between the proportion play of her maxidress with her coat and the texture of the fur, this is an excellent example of how to stay stylish (and comfortable) as temperatures plummet.
To see the original photo on Refinery29, click here.
I crop most of my street style photos quite close to the subject. With this photo of Vika Gazinskaya, a Russian designer who counts Miroslava Duma amongst her supporters, I thought that the background was an unusually compelling element to the shot. I love how it feels like she’s engulfed by trees and concrete yet totally peaceful.
Yesterday I posted a photo of Caroline Trentini rocking a red peplum from an editorial in the January 2012 issue of American Vogue on my Instagram (@ChiStreetStyle). I thought choosing a photo from my archives with a similar look would be a great way to encourage all of you who haven’t followed me on Instagram yet to start today.
