So, I kept seeing stuff about Ian Connor, right? Mostly about his style. People either love it or hate it, but you gotta admit, the guy made some waves. For a while there, seemed like every other kid was trying to dress like him. I got curious, not gonna lie.
Trying to Get the Look
I thought, okay, let me see what this is all about. Not like I wanted to BE him, but more like, understand the appeal. So, I started digging around. First step, just looking at pictures, trying to break down what he actually wore.
- Lots of archive stuff, like Raf Simons.
- Skate brands, mixed in weird ways.
- Those Revenge Storm sneakers, obviously.
- Just kinda… thrown together, but somehow intentional?
Man, finding that stuff is a mission. I went online, looked at vintage stores, resale sites. First shock? The prices. We’re talking serious money for some old sweater or beat-up jacket just because he wore something similar once. It felt kinda crazy.
I tried finding alternatives, you know, stuff that had the same vibe but wasn’t the exact piece. Went thrifting a bit, dug through my own old clothes. It was harder than it looked. You put on baggy jeans and a hoodie, you just look like… well, you look like you’re wearing baggy jeans and a hoodie. His whole thing seemed to be about specific pieces and this kinda IDGAF attitude.
Hitting a Wall
After a while, I kinda gave up on the whole “replicating” thing. It felt forced. Plus, honestly, spending that much cash on clothes just felt wrong, especially for stuff that looked deliberately worn out. It reminded me of back in the day, trying way too hard to fit into some scene, buying all the “right” band shirts or whatever. Never really works, does it?
It’s more than just the clothes, I guess. That’s what I kinda realized. It’s the context, the person, the whole image they build. You can buy the same jacket, but you can’t really buy the vibe. And trying to felt kinda… inauthentic. Not really my thing.
So yeah, that was my little experiment trying to figure out the Ian Connor style thing by doing it. Didn’t really end up dressing like him, but I guess I understood the hype culture around it a bit more. It’s a whole ecosystem built on exclusivity and influence. Wild stuff. Ended up just sticking to my usual gear. Much easier, and definitely cheaper.
