The Sartorialist: I Like Your Style

The term, "style", seems to be as broad and complex as "design". There are no limitations or definitions to style because its value depends on individual experience and perception. Style can express your inner character and be your own personal advertisement.

Style is whatever you may wish it to be.

In the blog, "The Sartorialist", photographer Scott Schuman shoots photos of on the streets whom he believes has great style. Although most of his photos are based from the streets of New York city, he also takes snaps in places such as Japan, Milan and Paris.

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The people he photographs are of course, fashionable. But fashionable in the sense that they carry themselves in a timeless manner and not be distracted by what is "new" or what is "out". Looking through the photos from past years, figures from five years ago still seem to be fashionable in todays terms.

The man on Rue St. Honore, Paris (Oct. 2009) is a classic example of The Sartorialist`s talent to find good style. The man`s outfit, which may seem random and slightly uncoordinated, works. It seems to project his character as the jolly but sophisticated man who can smoke a pipe and dress well. The hat, the glasses, the feminine red scarf, and the classic khaki jacket makes this man stand out from the crowd. It makes viewers wonder about rich history and yearn to become friends with him or at least bond over a cup of coffee.

Perhaps that is why the Sartorialist chose to take a photo of him that day.

The fashion world, or the media, always seems to stress the importance of being fashion-forward, skinny, and pursuing your own look through fashion magazines. Society these days seems to be bent on defining beauty for the masses; hence the repetitive advertisements of men and women who all seem the same.

Browsing through the Sartorialist, viewers can be inspired by the photos and draw tips for their upcoming outfit. But more importantly, it also encourages viewers to wear what they like and carry themselves with confidence.