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Downtown Flex
written Chidozie Obasi
As the appeal for wear-anywhere practicality is yet to wane, this season’s no-fuss approach presents a breezy shortcut to ‘80s luxury. With boxy shapes, loose cuts and understated elegance, this is a downtown revival for now – or better put, a wardrobe that appeared crispy covetable on the Spring 2024 catwalks, but can look slightly bizarre if placed out of context.
From louche separates to functional offerings, the resurgence of versatility is a welcome respite when there’s an opportunity to flex the muscle of practicality throughout the quotidian. Head below and peruse LE MILE’s edit of cosy staples and get ready to become the very embodiment of Summer in no time. You’re welcome.
Gian Lorenzo wears jacket NEIL BARRETT
jeans LOIS JEANS
Gabriel wears jacket ISABEL MARANT
cardigan FEDERICO CINA
jeans DIESEL
shoes DR.MARTENS
credits
seen NICOLA PAGANO
creative fashion direction CHIDOZIE OBASI
fashion DENNIS CAPPABIANCA
hair CARLO RUGGIU
make up SERENA PALMA
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
model GIAN LORENZO SBARAGLI via Next Milan + GABRIEL NEGRI via D’Management + DAME LO via Elite Models + THIAM TAMSIR via Independent
fashion assistants VERA CROPELLI + ARIANNA COGO + FRANCESCA MEELIS + LEONARDO VANTAGGI
Dame wears t-shirt ISABEL MARANT
elongated t-shirt FENDI
trouser LOUIS VUITTON
Thiam wears t-shirt DOLCE & GABBANA
vest HUF
shorts TAKATURNA
trousers ZEGNA
Gabriel wears shirt LOUIS VUITTON
jacket DESA 1972
jeans DHRUV KAPOOR
shoes SANTONI
Gian Lorenzo wears t-shirt SIMON CRACKER
shorts FENDI
trousers DESA 1972
shoes MOSCHINO
Thiam wears vest PIERRE-LOUIS MASCIA
trousers ZEGNA
shoes SANTONI
Dame wears vest PIERRE-LOUIS MASCIA
trousers SIMON CRACKER
shoes DR.MARTENS
Gian Lorenzo wears t-shirt MSGM
trousers CARHARTT WIP
shoes DIESEL
tote bag CELINE HOMME
Gabriel wears top MOSCHINO
trousers ICEBERG
shoes CELINE HOMME
Dame wears jaket FERRAGAMO
shirt HUF
trousers DOLCE&GABBANA
shoes CELINE HOMME
Thiam wears shirt + shorts MSGM
trousers DHRUV KAPOOR
total look ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
total look ZEGNA
total look FENDI
shoes SANTONI
total look HERMES
shoes FENDI
Gabriel wears sweater DHRUV KAPOOR
jeans LOIS JEANS
shoes PAUL SMITH
Dame wears jacket + jeans FEDERICO CINA
shoes + travel bag CELINE HOMME
tote bag MOSCHINO
Gian Lorenzo wears jacket LEVI’S
jeans DIESEL
shoes PAUL SMITH
Thiam wears boxer ISABEL MARANT
jeans DHRUV KAPOOR
shoes DR.MARTENS