I love Elena’s playful, layered outfit – it is fun, stylish and artistic. I love the interplay of texture and colour between the leather patchwork skirt, panelled bag, stripy tights and denim shirt. Her soft black YSL blouson is rolled at the sleeve displaying its logo-covered lining – surely referencing the same era as her cute, round-lensed sunglasses.

I spotted this elegant pair striding with great purpose towards Rick Owens newly opened London boutique in South Audley street, Mayfair.Their striking faces first caught my eye, but it was the artfully layered grunge finery that made me break their stride for this haphazard snapshot.How could i pass by a boy in one of my favourite pieces of DRKSHDW SS08 and a girl in leather leggings?

This outfit demonstrates a grungy use of texture and tonal variety to add subtle personality to a tried and true trans-seasonal indie uniform. A burgundy leather blouson with cropped sleeves works as a contrasting base to highlight detailed accessories; studded gauntlet gloves, a plaited-strap satchel and tasseled wrap – all in black. Winklepicker ankle boots with silver buckles ground her look in vintage glamour/grunge [or to quote Rick Owens "glunge"!].

Bowen steps casual sportswear up a notch with his striking black and white look. A simple crew neck and pair of white Nikes break up the black-on-black of stovepipe jeans and exaggerated zip hoodie. Metallic details add an industrial, lived-in lustre – via a cubist Raf Simons pendant, shiny jacket zipper, and steel chain detail on a black leather bag.