Tracking Street Style It Girls From 2006 to 2015
Photo: Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist1/422006: The Models
In the nascent days of street style, models were perfect fodder for the few on-the-street photographers. Everyone from Freja Beha Erichsen to Lily Cole and Liya Kebede were papped outside the shows, kicking off the public’s fascination with model-off-duty style.
Photo: Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist2/422007: Carine Roitfeld
Before people started peacocking to get noticed at the shows, photographers focused on women with intrinsically noteworthy taste. Among the favorites was then French Vogue Editor in Chief Carine Roitfeld, whose pencil skirts, wide belts, and slinky black blazers still resonate today.
Photo: Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist3/422008: Giovanna Battaglia
Yes, Giovanna Battaglia is still as present in street style today as ever, but in 2008, she was far and away the most photographed woman from New York to Paris. In flowing mid-length dresses and chic, standout accessories, the stylist gained particular traction on The Sartorialist.
Photo: Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist4/422009: Taylor Tomasi Hill
Taylor Tomasi Hill made her first street style appearance in 2006, when Scott Schuman mentioned her flame-hued hair on The Sartorialist. In the years following, she turned that hair into her calling card, but became equally known for her collection of Comme des Garçons, Sacai, and Junya Watanabe.
Photo: Tommy Ton5/422010: Kate Lanphear
By 2010, street style had evolved beyond just a few blogs into a fashion industry obsession. Its first true star was stylist and editor Kate Lanphear, whose graphic, studded, and well-heeled style spawned hundreds of Tumblrs dedicated to chronicling and imitating her edgy look.
