Bridge 1: Deconstruction

For the Bridge 1 of Integrative Seminar 2, I was supposed to photograph the street style of New York City. After selecting three photos of street style looks, I had to deconstruct the clothes I noticed, and then reconstruct meaning from them. This project was primarily based on the analysis of the individual’s and their outfits.

This girl is on her way to class and chose an outfit that is functional and trendy at the same time. She displays a feel of athleisure and comfort with this look. She is wearing an ultramarine blue, bomber jacket with a black turtleneck t-shirt underneath. The colour of the jacket matches with her ultramarine blue Nike sneakers. This colour coordination between the jacket and shoes indicates unity and rather reflects organisation in herĀ  closet and life. The jacket also has a patch on one sleeve and a yellow detailing near the zip, which synchronises with her choice of yellow backpack. She is also seen wearing white cargo pants with a metal chain hanging on one side of her hip. The colour coordination of rather contrasting colours like blue and yellow displays her desire to stand out in a city where most people are wearing black. The shoes, jacket and pants point towards the priority of ease, comfort, but also style. Her choice of bold and solid colours reflects her confidence and vibrant energy.

This girl is wearing a billowy, white maxi dress with a pink turtleneck inside it for warmth. The graceful dress is complimented with a vibrant pink blazer, which adds more structure to the outfit making it more sophisticated but still fun with its pink colour. She matches the colour of her footwear and accessories to the colour of her blazer. Her choice of wearing a dress and a lightweight blazer in the cold weather of New York City indicates her desire to prioritise her sense of fashion. Along with her pink flats and phone cover, the excessive number of hairpins on both sides of her hair are different shades of pink, creating an ombre effect. Her white tote bags lighten the weight of pink in her outfit while her lipstick and eye make up adds to it. The little pendant which appears to be the shape of a heart portrays a delicacy to her look. The subtle yet direct ways of wearing pink reflects her inclination towards the feminine side, while maintaining grace and sophistication.

The style of this man is another example for street style athleisure. He is wearing a baby pink hoodie with a thick, black puffer jacket to bear the cold of New York City. He paired this with sneakers, that are a similar shade of pink, and black jogger pants. The pink coordination of the hoodie and sneakers implies he cared about his appearance enough to pair it well. This jogger pant features three white stripes on the side of his legs indicating the popular sports brand Adidas. It implies that he is up to date with the current trends circulating through youth culture. His earphones, navy blue backpack and his posture itself emphasises the athletic quotient. His comfortable sneakers and hoodie express his ease in fashion and life. His decision to create a laid-back and athletic look with a feminine colour, reflects his ability to break the conceptions about masculinity and the colour pink.

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