issue no. #439

JID - Kody Blu 31

An applaudable fusion of streetwear and high fashion comes to life in JID’s electrifying music video, Kody Blu 31. The narrative is filled with a fantastic blend of apparel that varies from soft creams to robust blacks. A notable feature is the black trousers that subtly steal the scene with its dual function of aesthetics and practicality. The sweatshirt, with its oversized leopard star print, brims with an urbane charisma and broadens the scope of the typical streetwear narrative. Furthermore, a puffer jacket with silver accents exhibits a resounding example of comfort meeting style. The ensemble includes a sprinkle of surprising elements, such as fingerless mittens, revealing the artist’s ability to intertwine seemingly unrelated pieces. In addition, the recurring theme of black suggests a note of resilient elegance that underpins the entire ensemble. Of noticeable merit are carefully selected items like the black-hued t-shirts that exude an air of simplistic comfort. The presence of the popular mom jeans with a washed grey finish adds a nostalgic yet contemporary vibe. The addition of a high waist maxi skirt with a split zebra print elevates the entire narrative, making it an epitome of fashion-forward choices. Though it is an unusual sighting on a music video runway, the casual use of an umbrella, with its signature paisley print, is carried effortlessly, rounding off the mix with an interesting touch. Ultimately, Kody Blu 31 seeks to create a style that integrates utilitarian functionality with hip street fashion – a testament to JID’s personal style.