Street style photography has become an important part of the fashion system, particularily in the lead up to fashion week. Documenting what people are wearing during the busiest weeks of the fashion industry has become a tradition, lending the fashion watchers as much power to create trends as the fashion makers. This summer, Vogue has expanded their street style stakeout from the usual fahion week timeline and cities to include the everyday apparel of vibrant cities from across the globe.
The latest installment has taken writer Laia Garcia-Furtado and photographer Daniel de Jorge to the streets of Madrid. Interviewing many locals, the article explores the cultural and individual fashion identities found in El Rastro market. Through street photography and intimate anicdotes, the article paints the picture of a colourful, eclectic fashion scene.
"Today, I'm just going around El Rastro to see some good second-hand clothes and more accessories. Well, I’m always here because I live here, but I really love my neighborhood, so it’s always a good plan to just walk through the streets.”
- Ariadna
Check out the full article below to explore the unique fashion scene found in Madrid.