The Look: urban polish
Effortless, architectural and transformative, a blazer in a polished-concrete hue is one of the few items of clothing that feels like the sartorial version of the city that never sleeps. This sharp-shouldered jacket is also as versatile as New York itself, with its clean lines and an easy-wearing attitude that is so distinctly urban.
Helmut Lang has long been synonymous with the city’s penchant for minimalism; the brand was the first to infuse sporty codes into eveningwear in the late 1990s, ushering in a sense of utilitarianism that still permeates today. Its dusky-gray suit, replete with wide-legged pants, is perfectly paired with a crisp white sneaker and a cross-body satchel from cult label The Row. Add a flourish of color with Proenza Schouler’s graphic top, with an unexpected cut-out at the waist that exemplifies, in true Manhattan style, that fun is often hidden in plain sight.
Feeling slightly more feminine? Anine Bing’s slinky slip skirt in a fresh white is just the ticket; pair with Wardrobe.NYC’s fitted racer vest and Khaite’s military-inspired knee boots that are perfect for pavement-stomping. Oversized sunglasses from Celine, sculptural hoop earrings and a slouchy satchel by Loewe provide the finishing touches for a look that will take you from day to night, wherever you are.