Without the doubt 2020 is the year of streetwear.
So, knowing how to style streetwear fashion is a critical skill to have right now.
Here are 5 tips what I have gathered from WTVOX on how to style streetwear in 2020.
Enjoy :)
Tip 1: Break down the colour, break it hard!
How many of you remember 'The Matrix'?
The movie was - and remains - an excellent source of streetwear style inspiration.
With the announcement of the new Matrix movie coming this year, these streetwear outfits are making a comeback.
Yet, with a twist: in bold and powerful colours, as exemplified by Rihanna's outfit above.
Tip 2: Don't be afraid to wear socks, with a dash o colour as well.
Keep in mind that no fashion trend lasts forever.
The same applies to streetwear styles; some are more popular than others.
However, there's one exception - the classic Japanese streetwear style.
Oversized hoodie, three-quarter shorts, sneakers, high socks, this streetwear style will never go out of fashion.
The colour choice does not matter much, but ideally, you'll go for white or black.
However, make sure you also add something that 'breaks down the colour', as Billie did here with her neon-green top.
Tip 3: Undo your laces (with intent and care not to step on them) for an extra touch of 'I don't give a f..k'
Another Matrix-inspired streetwear style, in vogue now in 2020, is the 'oversised office suit'.
The style works wonders on girls and Bella Hadid, in the pic above, is the perfect example.
Bella has matched the suit with a pair of casual trainers and a tank top, both white.
Yet, she cleverly breaks down the grey-white colour combination with a bright red book.
Overall, the style oozes a powerful, independent, hard-working woman.
Tip 4: Counter any classic shoes with a sporty hat.
A new streetwear style catching up this year is the 'American blend'.
Just like the Japanese streetwear style, the American style introduces its own characteristic cultural elements.
For example, Tyana Taylor's outfit choice in the pic above blends the classic denim jacket with a truck driver cap.
While it might seem chaotic, Tyana's streetwear outfit is very elaborate.
The bag, earrings and nails, create the first colour choice, the metallic grey.
The second colour choice resides in the milky brown of the dress and the boots.
Finally, both colours are beautifully broken down by the blue denim jacket.
Tip 5: Take it easy with the logos on any branded outfits.
Kaia Gerber's streetwear style in the pic above exemplifies best the 'silent logo' ethos.
When it comes to streetwear and brand logos, you have two choices.
Either go loud AF, a trend popular in Japanese and Asian streetwear.
Or, go totally silent, with no logos at all, more popular in Europe and the USA.
Right now, in 2020, the silent logo streetwear style primes, so make sure you tune it down.