Check Out Awesome Street Style Snaps from SXSW
Where there is great music, there is bound to be equally amazing fashion, and the style on display at this year's SXSW Festival in Austin, TX, did not disappoint. At The Fader Fort presented by Converse, the iconic shoemaker was handing out pairs of Chucks to festival-goers to celebrate their Made By You campaign, highlighting the unique stories that can be told through your sneakers. These fresh Cons will have tales to tell after the SXSW weekend-from concerts and fantastic food adventures to excursions through
Austin's downtown neighborhood, every scuff and spill is part of the journey.
We combed the grounds to find the best street style and awesome individuals who embody the Made by You spirit and whose epic SXSW experiences will put their own spin on the classic style. Click through to see our favorite looks!
Photo: Daniel Dorsa1/8Wolf Alice frontwoman Ellie Rowsell's metallic embroidered Kimono jacket caught our eye the second she walked in—a thrift store find from one of her favorite shops in London. "It adds just a little bit of glamour which I like when I'm performing, especially when you're running low on clothes after being on tour," she says. We couldn't agree more.
Photo: Mengwen Cao2/8You couldn't miss Shamir, sporting day-glo skinny jeans and all black hi-tops. But our favorite part of his look was his amazing vintage Led Zeppelin tee—and his fierce attitude.
Photo: Mengwen Cao3/8We spotted Katie and Janell's "minimalist cowboy" looks from across the park. Katie's bright red Western shirt and Janell's awesome fringe jacket were the ultimate Austin-appropriate ensembles.
Photo: Daniel Dorsa4/8Jonny Pierce from The Drums sported one of our favorite looks of the week—nothing beats a vintage tee and leather jacket, especially when it's adorned with customized pins.
Photo: Mengwen Cao5/8We're loving Sofia Hassan's matching prints and green parka—the perfect jacket for the balmy Austin Weather.
Photo: Mengwen Cao6/8Liz Raiss' bright gingham shorts immediately caught our attention backstage. The black hi-tops are a perfect counter-balance to her self-described "preppy even though that's not my personality" sweater and shorts.
Photo: Mengwen Cao7/8Jessica Hu, a Seattle native, rocking another amazing print with her Andy Warhol adorned Chucks. "I love that they have the Campbell's Soup Cans—they're my favorite!"
Photo: Mengwen Cao8/8Truth be told—it was Chris's tie-dye socks that we first spotted, but we're loving his look whole look and bright smile.
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