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New - Motorcycle Don't Fear Death Fear The Un-lived Life poster, canvas

New - Motorcycle Don't Fear Death Fear The Un-lived Life poster, canvas

THESE VIRAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS DOCUMENT A WORLD OF ANONYMOUS STREET STYLE

It may sound trite but it must be said. We really miss street style.

Today's pandemic precautions have warped the fashion calendar into a distant affair. Traveling is a hazy, far-off dream while the thought of being immersed in a crowd seems like a claustrophobic nightmare. Yet the absence of street style, in all of its creative glory, can't help but be felt. Where runway was reserved for the elite, street style was accessible and approachable.

But apart from the flamboyant ensembles particular to fashion week, street style has always funneled down into the everyday. Fashion on the streets echoes a camaraderie that blooms from a mutual love for clothing. It's always been a reminder that inspiration could be found anywhere, at any time, and on anyone.

Spotting street style isn't exactly how it used to be, due to social distancing and less ventures outside. However, there's a social media movement that's still capturing the essence of the subculture, albeit with a catch: those at the heart of it just might not exactly know it and those who photograph them are, for the most part, concealed.

Hidden among Instagram's well-known style photographers lies a stash of profiles that document fashionable people who aren't actually aware of it. Its genius lies in a niche branding that throws social media perfection out the window and replaces it with a refreshing and relatable take on street fashion.

Casual quality snapshots of everyday people substitute high-definition photos of models, influencers, and the likes. Intimidating poses are switched out for truly candid shots (a consequence of intentional secrecy) and ordinary locales from the bakery and the grocery store to subways serve as the backdrop. All-in-all, its a game of anonymity.


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