Despite the dropping temperatures, some students still manage to combat the weather in style.
Did you miss the Street Styles series? Well, we’re back with the third part of the best-dressed students around campus. This edition features those of you who are impressing everyone in class with killer outfits that deserve a shout-out.
Each week, it gets harder to slay when it is freezing. But, I’ve found some rare gems who combine style with coziness, keeping their fashion game on point.
Krystyna Kalishevska, fashion management
Final-year student, Krystyna Kalishevska, shared her secrets to being a fashion icon.
“I don’t think I have a specific name for my personal style, but I like to experiment with different things,” Kalishevska said. If she had to name it, she would call it ‘Stockholm chic,’ with its emblematic tote bags, cropped jackets and straight-leg jeans.
Kalishevska also likes to wear “fur jackets, long scarves and a good beanie to stay warm.” She also loves her Longchamp tote bag, which works well in any season.
“It’s definitely overhyped and I see it everywhere on campus, but it looks really nice and goes with every outfit,” she added.
Kalishevska said she stays up-to-date with fashion trends by “just being chronically online.” She mentioned she has a good eye for spotting trends on social media platforms like Pinterest and from street fashion.
Some of the trends she incorporates in everyday outfits include biker boots, like the iconic Steve Madden moto boots, which she described as “a staple for your wardrobe.”
Khaezel Espiritu, advertising and marketing communications graduate
As someone who values authenticity, Khaezel Espiritu said he “avoids following trends and tries to wear what resonates with him.” He believes that adopting some trends to your style is the best way to approach fashion.
“Your style should be an extension of yourself.”
Khaezel Espiritu.
Espiritu’s favourite winter item is a nice long coat, which he prefers to buy from Ssense to ensure high quality. He also draws outfit inspiration from Ssense, blending styles like grunge and eclectic to create looks that feel unique to him.
One modern style he’s picked up from the retailer is crop tops for men—a trend I personally love to see.
Paula Zuniga, marketing management
Our next fashion symbol is Paula Zuniga, an international student who described her style as “very minimalistic, with good-quality basics and pops of colour and detail.”
For Zuniga, her go-to winter item is her Uniqlo coat. She said it’s perfect to stay comfortable and cozy in the cold weather. She also loves ballet flats, which align with her coquette style and have been trending all year with brands like Sandy Liang, Alaïa and Ganni as bestsellers.
Like Kalishevska, Zuniga takes inspiration from various sources for her outfits, such as Pinterest and the vibrant colours and fashion of her home country, Mexico. One of her favourite influencers, @mariettarojas, brings a fresh take on modern Mexican style.
Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Minh, English for academic purposes (EAP)
Another trendsetter on campus is Nguyen Ngoc Hoang Minh, whose style is deeply influenced by the fashion of his home country, Vietnam. Characterized by its dynamic and edgy outfits with unique details from the Vietnamese heritage.
He combines street style and baggy clothes with one-of-a-kind accessories to come up with showstopping looks.
For this season, Nguyen said he likes a stylish jacket and scarf, allowing him to “stand out from what people are wearing around campus.”
Polina Pomaskina, fashion management
Head of the magazine Domique, Polina Pomaskina said her fashion style leans more toward the classy and elegant side. She prefers to shop for handcrafted, high-end pieces that make her wardrobe look straight out of a fashion show.
“I love the quiet luxury and old money trend.”
Polina Pomaskina.
She styles her clothes based on her own experience and understanding of fashion, as well as the latest news and trends.
“My closet represents my inner self,” Pomaskina added.
Her go-to winter accessory is a colourful wool scarf from Mango or Uniqlo.
Vraj Gajjar, business management – financial services
Vraj Gajjar’s style, distinct from everyone else’s, is constantly changing. One day, it might be artsy and, the next one, more inclined toward street style.
He says the inspiration for his outfits comes from what people are wearing around King St. and Spadina St. in Toronto—places where he also buys his unique jewelry.
In cold weather, Gajjar loves a good half-zip sweater. He is also a fan of layering to make his outfits more than just “a hoodie and sweatpants with sneakers.”
What are your thoughts on these styles? Will you be copying Kalishevska’s Stockholm chic style or going more for Nguyen’s edgy outfits?
Even though the weather might make you question why you’re even going outside, make it an opportunity to turn heads with your outfits.
And don’t forget, holidays are coming soon with big discounts on those clothes you’ve been eyeing, so you can start next semester with your new favourite winter coat.
PS: Humber North campus, you’re next, we’ll be coming to capture your fashion on the Street Styles pt. 4!
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