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Decoding preppy streetwear with Gigi“Visual language is very important to me,” says queer artist, model, and aspiring director Gigi Biscotti. Same goes for the hallmarks of the classic preppy aesthetic that he wears with a zeitgeisty modern twist. Preppy streetwear combines heritage signatures with oversized fits, unexpected finishes and effortless cool. Explore the hybrid style with Gigi as he steps into character to investigate.
Look to the past
to find brand new inspiration
“I love old man style. If I could steal a grandpa's closet I think I would be happy! I'm also a fan of being comfortable so that's the first reason I'd wear a sneaker that doesn't look like it was designed for sports, and silver is a colour that is a little bit more refined. The Wood Wood cap is a play on the Hollywood sign, and wearing it makes me feel like a ’90s movie producer.”“I love old man style. If I could steal a grandpa's closet I think I would be happy! I'm also a fan of being comfortable so that's the first reason I'd wear a sneaker that doesn't look like it was designed for sports, and silver is a colour that is a little bit more refined. The Wood Wood cap is a play on the Hollywood sign, and wearing it makes me feel like a ’90s movie producer.”
Look to the past
to find brand new inspiration
“I love old man style. If I could steal a grandpa's closet I think I would be happy! I'm also a fan of being comfortable so that's the first reason I'd wear a sneaker that doesn't look like it was designed for sports, and silver is a colour that is a little bit more refined. The Wood Wood cap is a play on the Hollywood sign, and wearing it makes me feel like a ’90s movie producer.”“I love old man style. If I could steal a grandpa's closet I think I would be happy! I'm also a fan of being comfortable so that's the first reason I'd wear a sneaker that doesn't look like it was designed for sports, and silver is a colour that is a little bit more refined. The Wood Wood cap is a play on the Hollywood sign, and wearing it makes me feel like a ’90s movie producer.”
Layer up on patterns
to make a look your own
“Preppy stripes are geometric patterns, so I always start with the question ‘how many different ways can I approach this?’ because there are many different variations. I like the juxtaposition of clashing patterns. I always try to add a disrupting element because everyone should feel allowed to experiment with classic preppy pieces. This look reminds me of The Talented Mr. Ripley, but worn in a more fun and ironic way.”“Preppy stripes are geometric patterns, so I always start with the question ‘how many different ways can I approach this?’ because there are many different variations. I like the juxtaposition of clashing patterns. I always try to add a disrupting element because everyone should feel allowed to experiment with classic preppy pieces. This look reminds me of The Talented Mr. Ripley, but worn in a more fun and ironic way.”
Layer up on patterns
to make a look your own
“Preppy stripes are geometric patterns, so I always start with the question ‘how many different ways can I approach this?’ because there are many different variations. I like the juxtaposition of clashing patterns. I always try to add a disrupting element because everyone should feel allowed to experiment with classic preppy pieces. This look reminds me of The Talented Mr. Ripley, but worn in a more fun and ironic way.”“Preppy stripes are geometric patterns, so I always start with the question ‘how many different ways can I approach this?’ because there are many different variations. I like the juxtaposition of clashing patterns. I always try to add a disrupting element because everyone should feel allowed to experiment with classic preppy pieces. This look reminds me of The Talented Mr. Ripley, but worn in a more fun and ironic way.”
What do I wear
to reinvent preppy for today?“The classic preppy look is literal, it comes from Ivy League universities, but it's fun to deconstruct that. You can be sexy, show a little bit of skin, or you can be cosy. Pick something that you think doesn't match with preppy style materials or colours and try to integrate that into your outfit. The pairing of unexpected pieces I think is more current than a complete classic look.”
Play with proportion
for a relaxed silhouette
“A comfortable outfit is one that you don't feel constrained in. Go for oversized pieces that are more flowy. Find a silhouette that you would see in more of a sporty fit, but with polished elements. Preppy used to mean being ironed and neat, and put together to look unattainable. Now it's cooler, it’s messier. It's like ‘I'm not precious about these clothes, and I use them a lot,’ in a Jane Birkin kind of way.”“A comfortable outfit is one that you don't feel constrained in. Go for oversized pieces that are more flowy. Find a silhouette that you would see in more of a sporty fit, but with polished elements. Preppy used to mean being ironed and neat, and put together to look unattainable. Now it's cooler, it’s messier. It's like ‘I'm not precious about these clothes, and I use them a lot,’ in a Jane Birkin kind of way.”
Play with proportion
for a relaxed silhouette
“A comfortable outfit is one that you don't feel constrained in. Go for oversized pieces that are more flowy. Find a silhouette that you would see in more of a sporty fit, but with polished elements. Preppy used to mean being ironed and neat, and put together to look unattainable. Now it's cooler, it’s messier. It's like ‘I'm not precious about these clothes, and I use them a lot,’ in a Jane Birkin kind of way.”“A comfortable outfit is one that you don't feel constrained in. Go for oversized pieces that are more flowy. Find a silhouette that you would see in more of a sporty fit, but with polished elements. Preppy used to mean being ironed and neat, and put together to look unattainable. Now it's cooler, it’s messier. It's like ‘I'm not precious about these clothes, and I use them a lot,’ in a Jane Birkin kind of way.”
Start small
to make your accessories the main event
“A linguagem visual é muito importante para mim”, diz o artista queer, modelo e aspirante a realizador Gigi Biscotti. O mesmo acontece com os elementos clássicos do estilo preppy, que Gigi usa com um toque moderno e superatual. O preppy streetwear combina detalhes tradicionais com cortes oversized, acabamentos inesperados e um estilo descontraído. Acompanha Gigi enquanto interpreta este estilo híbrido e explora-o mais a fundo.“A linguagem visual é muito importante para mim”, diz o artista queer, modelo e aspirante a realizador Gigi Biscotti. O mesmo acontece com os elementos clássicos do estilo preppy, que Gigi usa com um toque moderno e superatual. O preppy streetwear combina detalhes tradicionais com cortes oversized, acabamentos inesperados e um estilo descontraído. Acompanha Gigi enquanto interpreta este estilo híbrido e explora-o mais a fundo.
Start small
to make your accessories the main event
“A linguagem visual é muito importante para mim”, diz o artista queer, modelo e aspirante a realizador Gigi Biscotti. O mesmo acontece com os elementos clássicos do estilo preppy, que Gigi usa com um toque moderno e superatual. O preppy streetwear combina detalhes tradicionais com cortes oversized, acabamentos inesperados e um estilo descontraído. Acompanha Gigi enquanto interpreta este estilo híbrido e explora-o mais a fundo.“A linguagem visual é muito importante para mim”, diz o artista queer, modelo e aspirante a realizador Gigi Biscotti. O mesmo acontece com os elementos clássicos do estilo preppy, que Gigi usa com um toque moderno e superatual. O preppy streetwear combina detalhes tradicionais com cortes oversized, acabamentos inesperados e um estilo descontraído. Acompanha Gigi enquanto interpreta este estilo híbrido e explora-o mais a fundo.
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