Whenever my brother comes home I always feel more in touch with the surfer culture of our town. Being a tiny island on the Pacific, it is hard
not to appreciate surfing, even if you personally cannot even stand up on a board. I've watched many a surf video over winter break, and I must say it is an incredibly remarkable talent to be able to ride the waves.
The typical surfer is laid back and down-to-earth, and the fashion world has adapted this mantra in its attempt to mimic surfer style, but the runway version is a bit sleeker than the true rip curlers. Think
primary colors, body con, and
color blocking, like a perfectly slick wetsuit.
Diane Von Furstenberg; Marni; United Bamboo; Versus
The key is to go for a shiny fabric -like leather- in a neutral or pattern and pair it with a bolder accent. Things that remind you of swimsuits and rash guards are perfect to achieve such a look.
Derek Lam; Nanette Lepore; Stella McCartney; Versace Ready to hit the waves? I've pulled up some gnarly pieces that will have you looking totally cool wherever you go.
(all images from style.com, tumblr, and net-a-porter.com)
