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Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women

Smart, sassy and setting trends with a style all her own—that's the modern day Black woman we spotted in Harlem.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Happy!

Leather and studs make us just as happy.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Net Gain

Bringing Navajo vibes to the streets of Harlem.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Lined Up

Sporty with a touch of fem is fine with us.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Vintage Vixen

When in doubt and it’s chilly, throw on a fab fur.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Calm & Cool

Weekend chic essentials –– Chuck Taylors and aviator shades are a must.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Mad Hatter

It’s back to black for this babe with a cool hat to top it off.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Cropped Up

A crop top and cut-out jeans are so casually sexy.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Supreme Style

Denim gets sexier in this tapered silhouette.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Fancy Pants

Batik print pants are a major street style moment.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Ripping & Running

A moto jacket and mirrored shades are a rocker chick’s staple.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Fun Fur

Dressed up or down a fab fur always wins.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Rebel Regalia

A bold blazer and boyfriend make the cut.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Jean Therapy

The recipe for weekend chic: jeans, a T-shirt and a hot pair of heels.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Contrasting Views

These pants line up a perfect look.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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School Girl Beats

Toughen up sweet school girl style with a military jacket and baseball cap.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Grunge Girl

This girls gone grunge in combat boots and flannel.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Downtown Delight

Glamoflauged to perfection in a beanie and big shades.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Black Ground

Black is back with textures and beyond.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Deeply Layered

Her draped layers are drawing us in.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh
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Nomadic Chic

Seventies chic meets the streets of Harlem.

Street Style: Harlem Renaissance Women
Hannan Saleh