Urban life has its share of advantages: trendy hotspots, energetic environment, and dynamic lifestyle. But city living also poses a few challenges like public transport, rush hour traffic and higher costs of living. Treading the urban landscape takes not only bold strides in lifestyle, it takes keen fashion sense. Here, we highlight some casual style essentials for the upscale urbanite. After all, when you live in a fashion-conscious city, style doesn’t take a day off.

Modern-meets-retro: when it comes to casual urban clothing, go for pieces that are simple and sleek, but with a dose of retro. The adidas Y-3 Nomad Jacket is a fresh example of utilitarian style with a bold twist. Interesting twists on classics are also a great way to achieve the urban-chic look. Take the adidas by Stella McCartney Cover Up Gym Sweater for example; its classic simplicity makes it a great closet staple.

City Kicks: Keep those daily walking commutes comfortable with a pair of sleek sneakers like the adidas Y-3 Honja Classic for men, or the superbly sporty adidas by Stella McCartney Thallo Ballerina flats.

Utilitarian bags: A busy life comes with lots of stuff. Keep your essentials squared away in a simple messenger tote like the adidas Y-3 Toile Porter or a sleek and roomy nylon backpack like adidas by Stella Mccartney backpack.

Brimming with modern, effortless style, Hugo Boss Orange clothing is a young and on-trend line that focuses on the more playful side of fashion. With influences as varied as downtown chic, feminine fashionista, and modern-day boho, Hugo Boss Orange speaks to trend-setting individuals who aren’t afraid to experiment with their sense of style.

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At one point in time, denim-on-denim was considered a major  fashion faux pas. But the fashion landscape has shifted back towards the denim trend in a significant way, especially when it comes to accessories and shoes. Of course, today’s versions of this iconically all-American staple are more fresh and of-the-moment rather than dated and stale.

Case in point, the Enzo Angiolini spring shoe collection offers up some stylish denim fabrications that beg to be noticed. The über-versatile Romario wedge, with its cool wrapped espadrille heel, takes a decidedly fresh approach to the denim trend. For a slightly dressier twist, the Enzo Angiolini Cerick peep toe pump gives off a laid-back, sexy vibe that can even be worn in the evening.

When pairing these lovely denim shoes with another piece of denim in an ensemble, remember that the key is to not match the denim washes. The denim look works best when done in subtle, modern ways and wearing contrasting washes so the look doesn’t scream 1980s.