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Alex Consani’s Edit A lesson in basewear as outerwear
Alex Consani is fashion’s latest rising star. The trailblazing model and TikTok icon has built her fanbase with her witty videos and Y2K-inspired style and here, she styles basewear as outerwear because...why not? Cue fearless, IDGAF, quirky energy.
24 March 2024 · 3 min read
Basewear, the unsung hero of a lot of stellar looks these days, no longer has to hide. This year, basewear becomes outerwear, whether that’s paired with sheer materials and delicate fabrics or layered with different opacities, it’s time to subvert dated tropes and give some recognition to the real underdog — and rising star Alex Consani is here to show and tell us how.
Let’s face it, most of us find ourselves mindlessly scrolling through TikTok at 10 pm (or any time of the day for that matter), so the chances of coming across Consani’s hilarious, quippy and publicly playful videos are pretty high. Honestly, words don’t do them justice, just go watch them.
Describing her online social presence as ‘crazy girl gone fashion,’ — and oh does she live up to that self-description — the 20-year-old model has garnered over 2.3 million followers on the app under the pseudonym @captincroook. Whether she’s pulling sarcastic expressions to ‘Lifestyle’ by Rich Gang, being self-deprecating on set or asking the NYC subway, “Why nobody else dressed like a sl*t tonight?!”, Consani is the epitome of someone who is unapologetically themselves — sartorially sound, seriously striking, and serving sarcasm all day every day.
Since signing to IMG at 16, the six-foot-tall, bleach blonde, Bay area-born model has taken the fashion world by storm. Known as one of the youngest and most successful transgender models in the industry, she’s been seen strutting down the runway for some of the biggest names in fashion, like Givenchy, Versace, McQueen, and Burberry. When it comes to her own style, let’s just say she loves a minimal look — which is why she’s perfect for this GUEST EDIT. Cue the skin and sass.
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“ I’m the queen of cringe; it makes you not care about the things others might. ”
- Alex Consani
What makes Alex Consani tick?
Tok
How would you describe your style in a sentence?
Wearing whatever I want but making it chic, of course.
What is one of your earliest fashion memories?
Going to the Alexander McQueen exhibit with my grandma and my mum.
What elements of your personality do you pull into the way you dress?
I always have a twist; whether that means heels or a backless top, it’s going to be extra, just like me.
Why TikTok?
Why not?
How would you describe your online social presence to someone who’s never seen it before?
‘Crazy girl gone fashion.’
Can cringe be a creative driving force?
Of course, I am the queen of cringe; it makes you not care about the things others might. Allowing you to be more authentic
What are some of your go-to pieces within this trend?
Crazy colours and impulsive last minute add ons to my look.
What tips can you give someone looking to nail a perfect basewear-inspired look?
Heels, always! It gives more height. Give them something when you in nothing!
“ [Sheer fabric] becomes a party of your body in a way other materials don’t. ”
- Alex Consani
Choose your fighter — what underwear style are you?
Thong — I’m a real b*tch.
Leather or lace?
Leather.
Bows or flowers?
Bows.
Silk or strappy?
Strappy.
What’s the best underwear for outerwear?
Janties (jean panties).
How sheer is too sheer? Is there such a thing?
No such thing — sheer is chic.
What is it that you love about sheer materials and translucent fabrics?
It becomes a part of your body in a way other materials don’t.
Have you ever felt underdressed?
Personally no, but that’s because I’m extra.
Why should people start wearing basewear as outerwear?
Why not? It screams, ‘I’m that girl.’
Which pieces of clothing are essential to this edit and why?
Underwear, tights, shoes, accessories, and bras because they tie all the looks together, polishing them and making them more chic.
What’s the best piece of style advice you ever received?
Don’t follow trends follow what you like, and look into the past for inspiration.
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