Every month, Street Seen takes a look at the latest fashion and street style, as showcased by the general public. If your outfit involves an item made of real leather and you happen to cross paths with our intrepid raporteurs, you could be featured right here on the Real Leather. Stay Different. website. From London fashion to Parisian chic, if it looks good and involves leather, you’ll be sure to find it here.
This month…
Name: Zhangzhang
Where was this photo taken: Shanghai, China
Please describe your look: Casual, cool and fashionable
What brands are you wearing: Carhart
Fashion inspirations: Real leather inspires me, it’s timeless and never goes out of style.
Life icons: Sean Opry. I think he has a really good fashion sense and can always predict the newest fashion trends.
Favourite Shop: ADER ERROR, Anderssonbell
Passionate about: I love Fashion Week because it provides lots of future fashion inspiration.
Playlist/Music currently listening to: Needy by Ariana Grande
Work: Financial Practitioner
Tell us about your look?
I’m wearing a tailored leather vest that I love due to the skill that I can tell has gone into producing it. My look is also quite casual, I think the huge brown leather bag adds a pop of lighter colour too.
What does Real Leather. Stay Different. mean to you?
Real leather is a classic material that can used to produce so many items. Stay different means real leather is the symbol, it highlights the unique personality of the young generation.
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