Street fashion: Chinatown

Akiko Matsuura, 31, stylist agent. Spotted on Canal St at Broadway.

Akiko Matsuura, 31, stylist agent. Spotted on Canal St at Broadway.

"I love to have one piece that really stands out in the outfit, like these shoes. Right now I'm rocking summer girly prints and short dresses."

Akiko Matsuura, 31, stylist agent

Akiko Matsuura, 31, stylist agent

Hat from Steven Alan, 465 Amsterdam between 82nd and 83rd Sts (212-595-8451, stevenalan.com)
Shoes from Topshop, 478 Broadway at Broome St (212-966-9555, topshop.com)

Andrei Licardi, 25, graphic designer and DJ. Spotted on Canal St at Centre St.

Andrei Licardi, 25, graphic designer and DJ. Spotted on Canal St at Centre St.

"I only wear custom-fitted clothes and I won't wear anything preppy. Like, I'll put on a V-neck, but it's gotta be a really deep V."
Shirt from Dior, 17 E 57th St between Fifth and Madison Aves (212-421-6009)

Andrei Licardi, 25, graphic designer and DJ

Andrei Licardi, 25, graphic designer and DJ

Hat from Guatemala
Vintage sunglasses
Watch from eBay

Coco Van, 21, musician. Spotted on Canal St between Broadway and Lafayette St.

Coco Van, 21, musician. Spotted on Canal St between Broadway and Lafayette St.

"I'm really into ethnic accessories, clothes from American Apparel and anything vintage from Beacon's Closet."
Shorts from American Apparel, locations throughout the city; visit americanapparel.net
Sunglasses from H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com

Coco Van, 21, musician

Coco Van, 21, musician

Necklaces from H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com
Shoes from Zara, locations throughout the city; visit zara.com

Craig Van Hise, 31, musician. Spotted on Canal between Baxter and Centre Sts.

Craig Van Hise, 31, musician. Spotted on Canal between Baxter and Centre Sts.

"The suspenders are just practical for keeping my pants up---I also wear them with cutoff shorts, but that's for style."

Craig Van Hise, 31, musician

Craig Van Hise, 31, musician

Suspenders from Urban Outfitters, 999 Third Ave between 59th and 60th Sts (212-308-1518, urbanoutfitters.com)

Craig Van Hise, 31, musician

Craig Van Hise, 31, musician

Vintage bag
Shoes from eBay

Amber Doe, 30, writer. Spotted on Canal St between Broadway and Lafayette St.

Amber Doe, 30, writer. Spotted on Canal St between Broadway and Lafayette St.

"I used to live on an Indian reservation and loved moccasins---I wear these to inspire my mom to start making them. Right now, I'm dying for Rachel Comey's gold snakeskin ankle boots."

Amber Doe, 30, writer

Amber Doe, 30, writer

Sunglasses from Ray-Ban, ray-ban.com
Shoes from House of Harlow

Amari Bates, 26, customer service. Spotted on Canal St between Broadway and Mercer Sts.

Amari Bates, 26, customer service. Spotted on Canal St between Broadway and Mercer Sts.

"I wear accessories to define my style and creativity. I couldn't live without my jeans and polo shirts."

Amari Bates, 26, customer service

Amari Bates, 26, customer service

Ring from Topman, 478 Broadway at Broome St (212-966-9555, topshop.com)
Shoes from Prada, 575 Broadway at Prince St (212-334-8888)

Amari Bates, 26, customer service

Amari Bates, 26, customer service

Watch from Techno Sport

Aslien Berio, 27, makeup artist. Spotted on Canal St at Centre St.

Aslien Berio, 27, makeup artist. Spotted on Canal St at Centre St.

"I love black, but I'm getting into more bright colors lately. For the summer, I'm mixing different styles together, like bold, fun shirts with funky hats and loads of accessories."
Glasses from Betsey Johnson, 138 Wooster St (212-995-5048, betseyjohnson.com)

Aslien Berio, 27, makeup artist

Aslien Berio, 27, makeup artist

Bag from Betsey Johnson, 138 Wooster St (212-995-5048, betseyjohnson.com)
Shoes from Urban Outfitters, 999 Third Ave between 59th and 60th Sts (212-308-1518, urbanoutfitters.com)

Kate Williams, 27, fashion public relations. Spotted on Canal St at Mercer St.

Kate Williams, 27, fashion public relations. Spotted on Canal St at Mercer St.

"I love fun, big accessories, any Australian designers and Karen Walker clothes."
Shirt from Opening Ceremony, 35 Howard St between Greene and Mercer Sts (212-219-2688)

Kate Williams, 27, fashion public relations

Kate Williams, 27, fashion public relations

Watch from Marc by Marc Jacobs, 403 Bleecker St at Perry St (212-929-7467)

Kate Williams, 27, fashion public relations

Kate Williams, 27, fashion public relations

Emma Thompson, 40, civil engineer. Spotted on Mulberry St between Canal and Hester Sts.

Emma Thompson, 40, civil engineer. Spotted on Mulberry St between Canal and Hester Sts.

"I love my stripes. I'm dying to buy the new Vivienne Westwood jelly pumps this summer---they're amazing!"
Skirt from H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com
Sunglasses from Diesel, locations throughout the city; visit diesel.com

Emma Thompson, 40, civil engineer

Emma Thompson, 40, civil engineer

Shoes from House of Harlow

Xian Liang, 24, student. Spotted on Elizabeth St at Hester St.

Xian Liang, 24, student. Spotted on Elizabeth St at Hester St.

"I'm keeping it simple with sportswear for the summer."