Hello everyone! Can you believe that this is the last month of the semester? Finals are upon us, so I hope you are all doing well and surviving. To brighten up what may be an intense and otherwise stressful time, I figured this would be a great opportunity to bring up a muse like Petra Collins.

I’ve been attracted to Petra’s work and style ever since I was a pre-teen following Tavi Gevinson’s blog TheStyleRookie.com. (Remember those days?) 

Petra’s art (and her aesthetic) is all about those ethereal, hazy vibes that evoke memories of teenage angst and wonder. Imagine the film the Virgin Suicides and you’ll understand her aesthetic. Petra’s photography and creative vision exemplify that style.

In case you aren’t familiar with Petra from late-aughts blog browsing, here’s a brief overview of who she is:

• Petra started out as a photographer, but these days, she directs short films. Remember the video for Fetish by Selena Gomez? Yeah, guess who directed that. 
• Fun fact: she is Canadian! 
• Another fun fact: she is a proud feminist! 

• Besides being a great photographer (who is normally the person searching for a muse), Petra has become a muse for others on her own. She now goes to fashion weeks around the world, and IMO has become the physical embodiment of Gucci’s latest aesthetic.

Now that we have established who Petra is and how great her sense of style is, let’s get to talking about it!

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Petra Collins Style: Clothing

This is the first look I thought we could decode together.

I know what you guys are thinking – Sarah, this look is not winter-appropriate nor super elaborate. 

I hear you, but hear me out for a second. 

Most photographers/writers/creatives have some sort of signature stamp that they innately put on everything they do. This is 100% the case for Petra. After observing Petra and her work for a few years, I can now see how her photographic style has seeped into how she dresses. The photo above represents that blending of styles.