WANT! High Fidelity Style
Given the current stagnancy of our lives, binge-watching is at an all-time high. My recent binge is Hulu’s High Fidelity staring my long-time girl crush Zoe Kravitz as the snarky broken-hearted music snob lead character, Rob. This clever film to TV reboot not only has a soundtrack to satisfy most music lover’s taste with the type of tunes you forgot you loved but also fashion junkies can celebrate Rob’s wardrobe which nails a covetable mash-up of effortless ‘90s unisex style complimented by the backdrop of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. I love that Kravitz delivers some of the same introspective moods as the original male character played by John Cusack in the 2000 High Fidelity film. And, she does so without compromising a female perspective which, in actuality, embraces both femininity and masculinity as conveyed by her entire wardrobe. We all can relate to dressing for our moods. Collectively, Rob’s ensembles are cleverly made up of a handful of Hawaiian shirts sometimes worn under a long leather jacket, Gucci loafers, platform boots, vintage band tees, a surprisingly fabulous lavender cargo pant and more, all thrifted by costume designer Colleen Atwood (episode 1) and Sarah Laux (9 episodes) with a few of Kravitz’s personal pieces mixed in. Naturally, Kravitz emotes her usual cool style with little effort, and it’s easy to get caught up in how she can make brokenness so beautiful. I mean she is the new Catwoman. For this month’s WANT! Fashion Editor Picks, in homage to the show’s ‘Top Five Heartbreaks’ mantra, I put together a list of my top five Rob inspired finds. Now I just need to open a record store!
Tearsheet designed by Elizabeth Lemonick.
Photo of Zoe Kravitz is by Gus Van Sant.
Image is 'Courtesy of Hulu'.
ACNE STUDIOS SIMONNE PRINTED TWILL SHIRT ($420)
Hawaiian shirts are a common theme for Rob and they appear to change with her moods. This Acne Studios Simonne Twill Shirt decorated with playful prints is fit for all of my moods and totally nails the aesthetic with a modern update.
STEVE MADDEN UO EXCLUSIVE PLATFORM BOOT ($119)
On the show, Rob sports a pair of platform sock boots, which are custom-made knock offs of a Helmut Lange pair owned by Kravitz. I think these Steve Madden UO Exclusive black faux leather boots will do the trick.
Image is 'Courtesy of Hulu'.
NIRVANA TEE ($38)
Band Tee’s are a reoccurring item on the show (Beastie Boys, David Bowie, Bob Marley) and what better way to rock this trend then with a ‘90s grunge band Nirvana T-shirt. Pro tip: Hit the vintage stores to see if you can score an original.
CURRENT/ ELLIOT LILAC THE KEATS CROPPED PANTS ($271)
Taking cues from Rob’s rolled up lavender cargo pants and Hawaiian shirt ensemble, these lilac Current/Elliot The Keats cropped twill tapered pants can be worn many ways and can be paired with every item on this list.
Image is 'Courtesy of Hulu’.
AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M20X HEADPHONES ($49)
Rob’s go-to self-reflective move was to stroll through the streets of Brooklyn checked out under a pair of headphones. I can get into this! These Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Headphones were actually featured on the show and probably the one wearable from the show that you can actually buy!
Story by Ayoka Lucas, Fashion Editor, PhotoBook Magazine.
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