How can I dress more like A$AP Rocky? It’s a question I ask myself daily. He’s a “Fashion Killa” and I want to be one too. The first step in embodying the “swag” that is Rocky is to embrace the athleisure trend. The gym/streetwear hybrid cleverly combines sport and style, and the fashion world has taken note. Large names like Alexander Wang and adidas have created lines to satisfy the need for clothes that are both breathable and trendy. The movement is ideal for college students with a hectic schedule. No longer do you have to bring a change of clothes with you. You can strut right out of the gym and onto a runway.
This Fashionisto got the athleisure memo. On top, he wore a white long sleeve Stussy shirt. The scattered logos and prints are interesting and make the top pop. Displaying a large logo has been a trend with designers including Hood by Air and Moschino. Retailers caught wind of this and began selling it in stores worldwide. He paired his top with a pair of black joggers. The style has etched a significant place for itself within the athleisure trend. It is a pant that is both stylish and sporty, and its popularity continues to grow. On his feet, he wore a pair of white slip-on Vans. The shoe is sporty but casual—a perfect fit for the athleisure trend. To finish off his look, this Fashionisto wore a red beanie with an ode to a rapper, YG, written across the front.
The athelsiure movement is not going anywhere. Recently, Alexander Wang for H&M highlighted the cross between sport and style through a high fashion eye. The result? It flew off the shelf within minutes. Several celebrities have gotten onboard with adidas Originals to create a line that embraces both street style and movement. As if that wasn’t enough, Beyoncé has a line in the works with Topshop. As long as the athleisure movement is alive and well, we can continue to stylishly run through the six with our woes.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Look to many different sources for your fashion inspiration. For me, I like to look at what is going on in music and sports. I see what those guys are wearing and try to incorporate it into my own style.”
