Photos: Models Off Duty 2012 Shop the Look

Come Fashion Week, models are ever-changing chameleons, disappearing show after show into each designer’s vision and graciously letting the clothes do the talking. Off the runway, however, it’s a different story. Their off-the-clock style—usually consisting of motorcycle boots, skinny jeans, and the perfect weathered T-shirt—was the original inspiration for street style photographers everywhere. In fact, it s become so distinct and so ubiquitous, it’s spawned its own moniker: the model-off-duty look. Here—from the best denim to the essential leather jacket—we show you how to co-opt the look. No runway required.