If traditional, female-fronted style blogging gets a bad rap, then men who are into fashion and want to have a voice have it even harder: it's a fine line between boasting your one-of-a-kind style and being labeled a hypebeast. There are tons of Instagrams featuring brooding dudes up against minimalist backgrounds dressed in vintage Raf or the newest Palace, but the five Instagrams we've singled out below are serving very different vibes.
1. The Man On The Street: @alexleenyc
Alex Lee, who works for both Opening Ceremony and Procell, uses his keen sartorial eye to find steez on the streets where others might miss it.
2. The Foreign Correspondent: @buraian_x
This dreaded, Tokyo-based vintage connoisseur has the most enviable eye for thrifty '80s and '90s NYC fits. It occasionally veers into costume-y territory, but when he pairs his old-school pieces with modern silhouettes, the results are truly inspiring.
3. The Brand: @bandalustreetcouture
Boston's Pat Peltier is the man behind the Bodega-incubated embroidery brand Bandalu, but his lush account leans away from e-commerce and towards playful fashion.
4. The Curator: @veryadvanced
Jordan Page, the vintage curator and eBay expert formerly known as Advanced Boi, scours estate sales and obscure thrift stores for wild streetwear rarities and one-offs. Every post is like a mini seminar.
5. The Moodboard: @brianpc_
California-based Brian Cowell's Instagram is a gauzy pastiche of art, gender fluidity, and textural fits. The account's greatness lies in his ability to find a subversive beauty in the everyday.
