The Year Street Style Got Good Again
Photo: by The Cut; Photos: Christina Fragkou
There is no denying that regardless of what’s happening on the runway, in 2023 people were as eager as ever to dress well again. This was the year we (almost) all put away our pandemic sweats and engaged in dopamine dressing.
We saw so many girlie details like bows, ballet flats, and lace paired with more casual button-downs and trousers. We also saw an increase in playful accessories like ties and textured outwear. Lace and knits were practically unavoidable — on the runway, on the street, on the kids walking to school. And there were oh. so. many. skirts: maxi, mini, poofy, and pleated. But most important, everyone looked genuine — proof that personal style is alive and well.
If you didn’t know better, you would think this was the year of the skirt. Instead of focusing only on a mini, skirts of every length, texture, and va...
If you didn’t know better, you would think this was the year of the skirt. Instead of focusing only on a mini, skirts of every length, texture, and variety were seen on the average citygoer with more and more people playing with layering. Of course we saw skirts over pants, but we also witnessed playfulness when pairing skirts of various lengths with different boots and socks. Kayra wore head-to-toe vintage. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
Erika Boldrin wears full Fendi. Photo: Christina Fragkou
A skirt worked with almost every outfit we saw on the street, and we witnessed people dress it up or down wonderfully. Jamie-Maree Shipton wears a vin...
A skirt worked with almost every outfit we saw on the street, and we witnessed people dress it up or down wonderfully. Jamie-Maree Shipton wears a vintage top and skirt, a Dsquared2 purse, Zarqua shoes, R & M Leathers socks, and D’heygere and Gentle Monster sunglasses. Photo: Christina Fragkou
Yuri Tachi wore a Logan bLagg top, a dress from Lagoon New York, Mango shoes, and a YSL purse. Photo: Christina Fragkou
When it came to being playful, the accessories did not hold back. Purses, especially, featured funky designs and shapes to make or break an outfit. Sh...
When it came to being playful, the accessories did not hold back. Purses, especially, featured funky designs and shapes to make or break an outfit. Shuang Bright wore Creepyyeha, Cecilie Bahnsen ASICS, a Simone Rocha purse, and Sandy Liang earrings. Photo: Christina Fragkou
Cheri Yun wore a Comio outfit, Dr. Martens shoes, a Vivienne Westwood necklace, and a soccer-ball purse. Photo: Christina Fragkou
Proud Oranicha wore head-to-toe Sunnei, including the cubical purse. Photo: Christina Fragkou
We loved seeing what the knit and lace textures added to outfits no matter if they were just a tie or the whole dress. Vikky wore a Uniqlo blazer, vin...
We loved seeing what the knit and lace textures added to outfits no matter if they were just a tie or the whole dress. Vikky wore a Uniqlo blazer, vintage vest and scarf, Zara shorts, and Dr. Martens boots. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
Anamaria Morris wore head-to-toe vintage. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
Even the more basic outfits had details that worked. Loli Bahia wore a vintage top, Monoprix boxers, and Wales Bonner Samba shoes. Photo: Christina Fr...
Even the more basic outfits had details that worked. Loli Bahia wore a vintage top, Monoprix boxers, and Wales Bonner Samba shoes. Photo: Christina Fragkou
Noor Mutsaers wore a vintage shirt, Zara jeans (cuffed wonderfully), Sportmax boots, and a Balenciaga purse. Photo: Christina Fragkou
Jordan Daniels wore a Giada jacket, a Prada purse, and Maison Margiela shoes to perfectly pair a work skirt and motorcycle jacket. Photo: Christina Fr...
Jordan Daniels wore a Giada jacket, a Prada purse, and Maison Margiela shoes to perfectly pair a work skirt and motorcycle jacket. Photo: Christina Fragkou
While a good black dress never goes out of style, what surrounds it is what often makes it stand out. A pair of platform shoes, a bow, and even a bana...
While a good black dress never goes out of style, what surrounds it is what often makes it stand out. A pair of platform shoes, a bow, and even a banana will do the job. Sofia Klimkowski wore an Amylynn dress, Miista shoes, and Jimmy Fairly sunglasses. Photo: Christina Fragkou
There was a lot of funky suiting. We love the use of a tie, and paired over a cutout button-down creates a lovely texture. Marie-Pauline Cesari wore a...
There was a lot of funky suiting. We love the use of a tie, and paired over a cutout button-down creates a lovely texture. Marie-Pauline Cesari wore a vintage outfit with a Coperni bag and Maison Margiela shoes. Photo: Christina Fragkou
Éri Hara wore a jacket from Six with handmade tulle, a Loeff shirt, ATCN pants, and a Comme des Garçons purse. And speaking of texture, we will never ...
Éri Hara wore a jacket from Six with handmade tulle, a Loeff shirt, ATCN pants, and a Comme des Garçons purse. And speaking of texture, we will never be upset over the use of good tulle. Photo: Christina Fragkou
Ana Gimeno Brugada wore a Margiela x the North Face jacket and a Prada top and pants. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
Anaë Clio wore a vintage outfit and Lamoda boots. Photo: Christina Fragkou
When color-pairing is done well, it always pays off. Tenicka Boyd wore a Max Mara top and pants, Jil Sander shoes, an Attico bag, Dior sunglasses, and...
When color-pairing is done well, it always pays off. Tenicka Boyd wore a Max Mara top and pants, Jil Sander shoes, an Attico bag, Dior sunglasses, and vintage earrings. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
We certainly love the pops of yellow we witnessed this year. Mayara Moreno wore a vintage sweater, shirt, and scarf; Zara pants; New Balance sneakers;...
We certainly love the pops of yellow we witnessed this year. Mayara Moreno wore a vintage sweater, shirt, and scarf; Zara pants; New Balance sneakers; and Maralü jewelry. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
As more people start to wear hard pants again, we’re seeing that comfort is still a priority — enter cargo pants. These pants still maintain sleek loo...
As more people start to wear hard pants again, we’re seeing that comfort is still a priority — enter cargo pants. These pants still maintain sleek looks, especially when paired well on the top. Soha wore Attico pants, an Alexander McQueen bag, and a Loewe bag. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
Alden Léon Muanza Dolomingo wore a Berk Studios jacket, Kenzo shirt, System Studios pants, and Margiela shoes. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
Margaret Zhang wore a Samuel Guì Yang jacket, a Khaite skirt in a bold silhouette, Prada shoes, and Dior sunglasses. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christin...
Margaret Zhang wore a Samuel Guì Yang jacket, a Khaite skirt in a bold silhouette, Prada shoes, and Dior sunglasses. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
Whether their right hand was cold is not the point. It’s about the details, and a single red glove makes the outfit in this case. Dara Allen wore a vi...
Whether their right hand was cold is not the point. It’s about the details, and a single red glove makes the outfit in this case. Dara Allen wore a vintage coat, a Sportmax skirt, and Bottega Veneta shoes. Photo: Christina Fragkou/Christina Fragkou
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