Anya Sacharow and Shawn Dahl recently put together an alternative book that celebrates New York’s most stylish borough. While some would argue that Manhattan is the epicenter of style, this book showcases the beauty and diversity of Brooklyn street style.
The book is called ‘Brooklyn Street Style’ and it features over 200 photos of Brooklynites dressed in their most unique outfits. Unlike other style guides, this alternative book adopts a no-rules approach to dressing. The photos are diverse and body positive, demonstrating that fashion is for everyone. Beyond the photos, the book also provides information about Brooklyn, including where to drink, dine and shop.
With New York Fashion Week just around the corner, Brooklyn Street Style provides a wealth of style inspiration.
Neighborhood-Specific Style Guides
This Alternative Book Honors New York’s Most Stylish Borough
Trend Themes
1. Neighborhood-specific Style Guides - As more cities have unique boroughs/neighborhoods, there's an opportunity for other books or style guides to showcase street fashion and put the spotlight on diverse, underrepresented communities.
2. Body Positive Fashion - With the growing demand for inclusive fashion, providing body-positive fashion resources and styling tips can disrupt the fashion industry by promoting realistic expectations and inspiring authenticity.
3. No-rules Fashion Approach - The rise of diverse and unconventional style will spark innovation in the fashion industry, encouraging more designers to break out of traditional molds and push the boundaries of fashion expectations.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Publishing - There's an opportunity for more alternative fashion guides in publishing to highlight inclusivity and no-rules fashion.
2. Hospitality & Tourism - Hotels, restaurants, and bars could adopt neighborhood-specific fashion guides to showcase the local style and vibe of a community, which can help attract visitors and boost tourism.
3. Fashion & Retail - Using a no-holds-barred approach to fashion and encouraging shoppers to break the rules can disrupt the fashion industry, providing space for innovation in design and marketing.