Rei Shito: The Look #53

As a street style photographer, sometimes a person stands out to you for their bold and daring look, or their original way of mixing unexpected elements to wildly creative effect. Sometimes, however, you’re simply drawn in by a skilfully crafted outfit, demonstrating a keen understanding of colour and cut, style and substance on the part of the wearer.

Rei says: “I happened upon this stylish woman at the MSGM show in Milan this past February. She was so charming, I just had to take this picture.

“I was very impressed with her use of colour. The light blue blouse, beige cargo trousers and strappy white heels were a trendy yet neutral colour combination for the basis of her outfit. But then there’s this vivid knit jumper slung around her shoulders like an aurora borealis, plus the eye-catching bag with sparkly pink sequins and the pop of bright blue from her statement sunglasses (I’m not sure, but I think they’re LOEWE). 

“Her masterful use of accessories cannot be overlooked, continuing with her choice of jewellery: a mix of silver and gold, with silver bangles and gold earrings, giving her the look of a true fashion expert.

“My impression from my time in Milan is that the women of the city are exceptionally good at using colour in their outfits – somehow flashy yet not overstated. Even though they use many colours, they know how to combine them without going overboard. I admire this sense of balance and find it extremely helpful when considering my own approach to style.”

About Rei Shito

Each month, Rei Shito identifies one defining look that she’s spotted on the street, whether at home in Japan or abroad on her latest trip to the world’s fashion hotspots, providing readers with a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on current trends. Rei is acclaimed as one of the planet’s most original and influential street style photographers and fashion bloggers, publishing her work on her blog Style from Tokyo, as well as several magazines in Japan and overseas, such as vogue.com. For more street style inspiration, follow Rei on Instagram and check out her videos on YouTube.
[Portrait Rei: Jun Tamura]