New York City has always been known for it’s fashion, whether super left or super ahead of the curve all being captured on the streets of NYC by both amateur and professional photographers. Back in the 80s Amy Arbus captured those who expressed themselves on the streets of new york through fashion. A a photographer for The Village Voice in the 80s, she often looked to the streets for inspiration and captured those who stemmed from the citys thriving subcultures. Arbus has documented outfits from stars like Andre Walker, Madonna and The Clash to the unsung heroes of the Lower East Side. Her photos truly tell the stories of an evolutionary time in fashion. Check out all the photos here.
