Recap - Margarita

  

Margarita was shot in Melbourne earlier this year, and the set of shots are among my favourites on IDYSM.  
Her femininity is offset by her beloved burly DMs, which continue to be seen on the feet on the streets with the brands current resurgence. 
Margarita's striking look combined with some lovely Melbournian summer light all contributed to the above images which generated a lot of interest from the site's followers and brands.

Nico; Melbourne

As you can see Nico likes to look different.  

He doesn't wear sneakers often (these are in fact his only pair) but when he puts on his All Stars he likes them to look different so instead of using 1 pair of laces in each shoe, he uses 2 to create different lacing styles.

Sperry Happy; Melbourne

These shoes were hot off the press William had only just picked them up from the sales at a hot price!
We only had a couple of minutes to talk as he was in a rush to jump on a tram, but we had enough time for me to find out that the shoes are from the US brand Sperry, and their owner takes great pride in his footwear collection which mostly comprises of Chukkas and boat shoes and he had been hoping to add some Sperry's to his collection for some time.
I have to admit that I hadn't heard of the brand before, but after some research can tell you that Sperry claim to have invented the original boat shoe, with the American brand's clean and timeless designs making a seamless transition from the world of sailing to the sidewalk (my words, not theirs...or Wikipedias).
The shoes work well with his contemporary Melbourne style, and I dare say this won't be the last I see of Sperry shoes.

Skater In Motion; Melbourne

A quick flash and he was gone, but I clocked enough to pick up this skater and his retro Puma's from the First Round 'Soda Pack'.  The shoes were originally released in 2009 and the colourway is designed to represent Diet Coke (other colourways were released for Coca-Cola, Sunkist, Sprite).
He may have been quick but I saw enough to give you the lowdown!

Margarita; Melbourne

Margarita is a firm believer that shoes can say a lot about their owner and in these shoes I think she's found a style that speaks volumes about her interesting character.

She told me that she has been wearing DMs for about a year now after looking for a brand that offers comfort, support and style.  She constantly straddles a fine line at work as she has to adhere to what can and can't be worn in a corporate office environment, but she loves pushing the boundaries and the shoes tie in with her boho chic look, and her rebellious streak!

Brunswick St B&W Pt 2

Back In Black; Melbourne

 

Elliot (left) and Bryn (right) both have a similar approach to footwear as they both wear black low price point shoes that straddle that space between sneakers and smart-casual.

Bryn goes for the iconic Australian brand Volleys as they're cheap and last, while Elliot goes for simple black Dunlop slip ons, shoes that he knows won't last long from the demands of his skating but can be easily replaced.

I was happy with how these shots turned out; great light, fantastic backdrop and interesting subjects whose looks characterise a lot of whats going on with men's style in Melbourne; eclectic, thoughtful and intriguing.

Brunswick St B&W Pt 1

One of my favourite streets in Melbourne or anywhere to be honest; Brunswick St's gritty eclectic style makes it a joy to shoot.  Here are some reportage images from a recent visit.