Almost every city in the world has that one area where cool kids congregate. Whether it's the shops, the bars and restaurants, the galleries and museums, or just some unidentifiable vibe that the neighborhood exudes. These are the places that emerge as destinations for unique fashion, style, and culture. The sudden proliferation of street style photography, Tumblr, and Instagram have put many of the world's lesser known 'hoods on global blast over the past couple years.

But it's more than just a fashion sense that make these 'hoods stand out—art, architecture, and a booming subculture scene are all factors that give some places the extra something that make them more stylish than others.

Paris, New York, and Tokyo may be the first places you think of when it comes to style, but it's time to think beyond. We've scoured the planet to identify the style hotbeds of the world. There's no Google Maps for cool guys, but this is the next best thing. Here are The 50 Most Stylish Neighborhoods in the World.

Written by Julian Kimble (@JRK316)

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