House of errors is fuck off spendy but I like the look. I need to make friends with someone with an embroidery machine lol

Photos taken from a pretty scuffed ebook copy of Dandy Lion, by Shantrelle P. Lewis. Go get a copy from your local library!

fuck it, I can at least post the cover. Great book.

Her book Dandy Lion is fantastic, but I don't have an ebook copy of that to steal photos from to post here. Go check your local library!

Streetwear has evolved far beyond oversized hoodies, graphic tees, and sneakers. Today, the quality of a garment often comes down to details that aren't immediately obvious.

Fabric weight, stitching, proportions, and garment construction all influence how a piece looks, feels, and lasts.

For example, heavyweight cotton can give oversized tees a more structured appearance, while thoughtful pattern making can improve the fit of relaxed silhouettes without sacrificing comfort.

I've been exploring how these details influence streetwear design, and I'm curious about other people's experiences.

When buying streetwear, what matters most to you?

Design: Unique graphics, creative silhouettes, and originality.

Fabric: Material quality, texture, weight, and durability.

Fit: Proportions, comfort, and how the garment sits on the body.

Do you prioritize one over the others, or does a great streetwear piece need all three?

Interested to hear your thoughts!

from a fun article on cowichan sweaters https://www.yammagazine.com/the-story-of-the-cowichan-sweaters/

"White people invented the clothes but we (Africans) make an art of it." - Papa Wemba

I just like the vest tbh

(Left to right) Ntsimba Marie Jeanne, businesswoman and sapeuse for 20 years, Okili Nkoressa, 10-year-old student and sapeur for five years, and Judith Nkoressa, policewoman and sapeuse for 18 years, in Brazzaville.

Photo by Tariq Zaidi.

Tariq’s aim is to highlight the important role ‘La Sape’ plays in its practitioners’ defiance of circumstance, through the stark contrast of the elegance of their dress against the harsh backdrop of their surroundings. Both Congo nations are in one of the world’s poorest regions, and so, at first glance, La Sape are an extraordinary sight.

Photo is from Tariq's book Sapeurs https://www.tariqzaidi.com/p573991889

From the delightfully bold designer Lizzy Gee! Not sure who the model is.

https://www.lizzygee.com/

Check out the funky three part collar there. The tight pants may not be in style but Lizzy Gee's strong suit (put intended) has always been the funky patterns more than anything and I think the prisma pattern here is one of her very best. This "Prisma Snap Up Shirt" is listed as "out of stock" on her website but that means send a polite email and wait a few weeks, not that you can't order.

I know the double collar looks funky but it isn't AI; I downloaded this pic in 2018

Does it still count as streetwear if he is at home?

some inspiration cross posted from MFA https://lemmy.world/post/52553116

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49840532

I have this jacket, I'm looking for tracksuit bottoms to go with it, preferably with the same colour palette as the jacket (black, white and red) if possible. Preferably none branded, something plain like things you'd find in H&M etc.