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If you love streetwear, you probably browse the virtual shelves of SSENSE from time to time. The main requirements for being considered one of the websites like SSENSE is having unique brands, amazing styling, and being a leader in luxury trends. There is so much to learn from just browsing the site without even making a purchase. I am obsessed with the way that they style their models and that always keeps me coming back for more inspiration and ideas. They are normally simple so you can see the pieces well while also bringing in a fun and unique element to tie the whole thing together. Their styling has a completely effortless look that I am so in love with.
With their super curated collection displayed in a chic and edgy way, I can’t help but get sucked in. My friends and I always joke that the models look extremely pissed off. This is true but their unique look is what brings us to the site. They have a very curated collection of high-end designer items for a younger audience. It’s for the luxury “hypebeast” and it is always on top of all the trends. They also are open to buying into things that are just plain weird which I really love because it supports designers taking risks and is so fun to look at while shopping.
Paco Rabanne: Look 1 / Ashley Williams: Look 2 / Marc Jacobs: Look 3
Luis Viaroma
Luis Viaroma is another website that has a similar exclusive luxury vibe to SSENSE. It is more approachable than SSENSE but offers the same benefit of finding interesting and unique luxury pieces. They also have an exclusive club where you earn points for shopping and then are rewarded with early access to new product drops. This makes it easier to get your hands on the popular street items before they fly off the shelf. The site has an extensive collection including kids, beauty, and home meaning there is really something for everyone. I love online shopping here to find some really unique things! The styling is not as good but they still have a really good selection and amazing sales.
Giamba: Look 1, Simongao: Look 2, Ermanno Scervino: Look 3
Barneys
We have all shopped at Barneys before. Most would not consider it to be one of the websites like SSENSE but if you spend time navigating and digging through the site you can find some really unique and cool items as well as unknown designers. They are really open and welcoming of new designers to their page so it is a great place to find unique brands that might not be on your radar yet. I recommend checking out the full list of designers on their website and selecting a few that you have not heard of to find some new options.
Area: Look 1, D-Antidote: Look 2, Fear of God Look 3
Kith
My absolute favorite store in New York has a hold on me. Kith is similar to other websites like SSENSE and the best part is they bring the experience to real life at their store. I can’t stop talking about it because it is the perfect response to the wavering existence of brick and mortar stores. The design and layout are so captivating and I could spend hours there. It is very similar to shopping from SSENSE because it carries a lot of the same up and coming designers with a focus on streetwear. They have an online shopping experience that is really engaging also with so many interesting brands available to shop.
Aries Arise: Look 1, Unravel Project: Look 2, adidas by Danielle Cathari: Look 3
~Look For Less~
This is for people who want to be styled like the amazing looks on SSENSE without running your credit card limit. The key is to take inspiration from the styling on websites like SSENSE and apply it to your morning styling routine and when you are shopping. There are so many websites that are making popular and modern trends more affordable which is amazing because you do not need unlimited cash flow to look straight off the runway. Sometimes this is best accomplished by noticing specific trends on the site, an example could be neon, and finding websites that are selling items in this style.
Pretty Little Thing
This website is a good place to find some of the crazy things you see on the runway and on websites like SSENSE at an affordable price. You can also find amazing street style items here. This is great because a lot of these trends are scary to nose dive into at a high price point. Since Pretty Little Thing makes everything so affordable, it is a great place to experiment. You can buy something and absolutely hate it and it won’t be the end of the world. I always like to think that a decade or two from now we will all be looking back at these fashion trends and laughing. It will be easier to laugh off any mistakes we have made if we did not invest too much into them. This is a great place to go if you want to wear something crazy for a festival or event but also has a lot of great basics and simple pieces. They also have options for women of all sizes which is a huge plus!
Neon Green Dress $45 / HERE, Black Cropped Pullover $32 / HERE, Sequin Sweats $70 / HERE
Blogger Spotlight: Romy Dfonseca
I want to talk about how amazing this girls style is! It really fits in with the SSENSE vibe because she takes a lot of streetwear trends—even the craziest ones—and looks amazing while traveling all over the world! A lot of the trends she buys are from websites like SSENSE and the way she styles them is amazing. If anyone knows how to take a risk in fashion, it’s this girl. Obsessed with her style and if you are looking for some serious inspiration you have to give her a follow.
I think the real key to dressing like an SSENSE model is taking a bold risk. Find crazy trends, make them your own and never be scared to be the first to rock something out of this world. The lifestyle promoted by this type of styling is one of freedom. Wearing any of these crazy things with confidence will make you appear one step ahead of everyone. It really shows how fashion can change your life from the outside in. I want to try living and dressing like this more — who is with me?!
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