9 Pieces Required to Pull Off Streetwear in 2019
In the fashion world, the word "hypebae" has become synonymous with cool women’s streetwear. There’s no question that hypebaes are arbiters of all things cool. A hypebae's Instagram is a steady stream of the latest sneaker drops, a high dose of logo pieces, and the most noteworthy street style looks from across the globe. As we’ve landed on 2019, I turned to hypebae style to see which items are required to pull off streetwear in the New Year.
What are the cool off-duty items you’ll want to add to your closet? From the most coveted designer logos to the buzzy color everyone is talking about to the sneakers that are everywhere, I’m breaking down all of the ones you need to know about. Ahead, see which streetwear items are in high demand right now and then shop the nine pieces you’ll find in any hypebae’s closet in 2019.
ANYTHING WITH A PRADA LOGO
CHUNKY SNEAKERS
OR A PLATFORM VERSION
BOXY, OVERSIZED SUITING
SAY YES TO BURBERRY CHECKS
SWEATPANTS
ALL THINGS BEIGE
OVERSIZED PUFFERS
ANGELS ARE IN
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.