Last month, hit the streets of New York City wearing his version of an easy-breezy summer outfit. A padded zip-up denim vest, Ouer baggy shorts, and Drew House hotel-style slippers. It was all about the high-low mix – like pairing chunky Off-White sunglasses with a Los Angeles Angels hat.
That fashion vibe, slightly dishevelled and grungy, is nothing new for Bieber. The musician has been perfecting the art of being artfully grubby for years. But this summer, I’m particularly inspired by his ongoing commitment to crafting looks that are slightly ‘off’.
When it comes to summer fashion, the best ensembles are always the ones that feel effortless and casual. It’s about ease, nothing too overly styled or perfect. That is precisely what Bieber’s wardrobe is telegraphing.
The singer has a penchant for taking emerging designers and fresh-off-the-runway pieces and making them feel totally nonchalant, as though he rolled out of bed and threw them on. (And perhaps he did.) Take his recent date night , when Justin emerged in a crisp Maison Margiela button-up – dressy, right? – offset with extremely baggy jeans, black leather clogs, and sporty Prada shades.
The whole thing felt casually cool, and not in a try-hard way. Bieber’s deliberately dressed-down aesthetic works especially well for the summer months. Compared to autumn and winter’s emphasis on slick outerwear, there’s something less serious and buttoned-up about summertime style.
There are fewer layers to play.
