LeXXy

Fall/Winter 2007 seems to be a progressive and regressive season all in one. Its crazy. Seems like Kanye really set a tone with his flashy 90’s style glasses and random scarves. Seems like every stylish street corner you turn on, you see this updated early 90’s look. I love this casual and colorful style - it looks sick when you mix
unconventional colors, wear a random florescent color, or add to your outfit with a loose patterned scarf.Hip hop is definitely a HUGE influence for this style. Many parts of this look date back to the late 80’s - early 90’s. Punk also adds its two cents - with leg hugging pants for the ladies and tighter pants for the gents. I also love when guys mix it up with a smaller fitting tee on top. The gangsta look has progressed into being friendlier and more approachable…The old school tone has set that mood. There’s also the ‘Gangsta chic’ look. You know what I’m talking about… When guys throw on a blazer over top a tee with Nice jeans and krisp kicks.

There is a large variety of these looks - some mixed in with high fashion (blazer with tee, jeans and runners), some with a punk style (tighter jeans and tee with scarf) and some with a ’skater’ influence — something that rapper Pharell has been on for years.

I’ve noticed girls have incorporated this vintage hip hop look into their outfits for a while now…and I’m glad to see the opposite gender catch on… I love this style and I find that especially guys who would usually never give in to a ‘trendier’ look have embraced it… In my opinion this is because Hip Hop is becoming more open minded than a few years back…its getting back to its roots and encouraging consciousness and positiveness…as well as all the other USUAL good stuff (LOL) ie. The Struggle…The Bling…

If you think you have a sick style - send me your picks.