3. High-Low Tailored Streetwear
What This Idea Means
High-Low Tailored Streetwear is the art of deconstructing formal sartorial pieces by colliding them directly with raw, casual streetwear essentials. It balances crisp suit jackets, pleated trousers, and structured coats against distressed graphic tees, raw denim, and bulky skate footwear.
How to Make It
- Base Layer: A worn-in, vintage-wash rock band tee or an ultra-heavyweight boxy white t-shirt.
- Outer Layer: A double-breasted oversized wool blazer with dropped shoulders.
- Bottoms: High-waisted, wide-leg tailored trousers with deep front pleats, or relaxed raw-edge distressed jeans.
- Footwear & Accessories: Clean court sneakers or chunky retro skate shoes, accented with layered silver chain necklaces and a structured leather tote.
Styling Tips & Variations
- Leave the blazer unbuttoned to maintain a relaxed posture, letting the casual base layer shine.
- In transitional weather, layer a clean hoodie underneath an oversized tailored trench coat.
- Use a leather belt with an industrial buckle to bridge the gap between formal trousers and casual elements.
