So, I gotta share how I ended up looking into Stéphane Ashpool. It wasn’t like I was searching for high fashion or anything, far from it actually. I was just scrolling, you know, killing time, probably looking at basketball stuff or sneakers online.
Then I saw these pictures. Wild colors, patterns, stuff that just popped. It was some Nike collab, I think. Usually, I glance past that stuff, but this was different. It had this energy, wasn’t just clothes, felt like it had a story. And there were shots of this insane looking basketball court, painted all bright. That really caught my eye.
Digging In
I got curious. Who was behind this? Found the name Stéphane Ashpool and his brand, Pigalle. Started reading a bit. Turns out the dude is super involved in his neighborhood in Paris, Pigalle, hence the name. That basketball court? He helped make it happen, right there for the local kids. That hit different, you know? It wasn’t just some designer dude making expensive threads.
What I did next:
- Checked out more Pigalle collections online. Just looking, mostly.
- Watched a few interviews with him. Seemed like a genuine guy, passionate about his community.
- Looked up that Pigalle Duperré basketball court again. Man, the colors.
It wasn’t like I suddenly became a fashion expert overnight or started buying Pigalle gear left and right – that stuff ain’t cheap! But the whole approach stuck with me. This idea of mixing street culture, like basketball, with fashion, and doing it with a real community focus.
My Little Experiment
So, what did I actually do? Well, it made me look at my own stuff differently. I had this old basketball jersey, hadn’t worn it in ages. And some smarter pants I usually wore for, like, slightly more formal stuff. On a whim, I tried putting them together. Threw on some clean sneakers.
Honestly? It felt kinda cool. Different from my usual look. It wasn’t exactly Ashpool level, obviously, but it was playing with that mix – sportswear and everyday clothes. It got me thinking about how you can blend things, break your own little style rules. Didn’t cost me anything, just used what I had.
The Takeaway
End of the day, my “practice” wasn’t about becoming a fashion icon. It was more about absorbing an idea. Seeing how someone connects their passion (fashion, basketball) with their place (Paris, Pigalle) and community. It made me appreciate that creativity isn’t just about the final product, but the story and the intention behind it. And yeah, maybe I’ll try mixing up my wardrobe a bit more often now. It’s kinda fun just messing around with it.
