Kit Yourself Out With 1970s Chromatic Festival Fashion
While we all hope the sun will be a regular guest this season, if weather does disappoint at least women's designer fashion will be shining, with dazzling neon to shock, colour blocking to excite the eyes and loud patterns to assault the senses this season.
Dive into the nautical with this season's must-have t-shirt designs, go wild with mock-snake skin and exotic animal prints or get groovy with the psychedelic spread of 70s inspired colours that will be gracing fashion wardrobes this summer. Embrace the festival spirit as the summer approaches, taking the relaxed and lazy side of fashion with styles and tones that embody the sunshine filled British countryside in the spring and summer months. Transport yourself back to Woodstock or the early days of Glastonbury by loosing inhibitions and feeling the power of the crowd whilst enjoying the simple pleasures of sleeping under the stars and discovering good music.
The revival of the summer festival has seen fashion taken out of its traditional setting as muddy shoes get placed on red carpets in the middle of fields, nonetheless festival fashion is as stylish as ever and you'll be dying to know who is wearing what. The festival fashionables of bohemia have been injected with a new lease of colour this summer, no doubt something that will prove a crowd pleaser.
Women's fashion plays with texture in the ruffled, layered mini-skirts of Sessun or flirt with daring colours with the vibrantly patterned vests of Christian Kane and Something Else by Natalie Wood, Giles Deacon goes experimental with its new take on the traditional fair isle tank top. Deacon has also produced creations using puffed sleeves and pom pom hats that echo the style of the 70s and hints at the Charlie's Angels revival. 70s shows such as Hawaii 5.0 have also recently come back onto the screen and this may explain the Hawaiian prints in men's designer fashion thanks to Marc by Marc Jacobs and Ringspun, Wonder Woman's hopefully not to blame for the comeback of the granny panties.
In opposition to casual hippy chic, disco will be flying the flag in festival wardrobes (or backpacks) across the country, saluting the glam and glitz of satin head bands and platform shoes. Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli and Derek Lam are championing denims, suedes, flares and platforms on the catwalk in their spring/summer 2011 collections, while brown jumper dresses and subdued maxi skirts are the choice of designer Salvatore Ferragamo. Colour dominates fashion houses elsewhere, including Prada's sizzling trends, Etro's tribal-inspired emblems and the swirls of TopShop's Unique.
Tie dyes and varied necklines, including scoop, round and cowl, keep things varied this season, with Diesel producing a range of simple but effective menswear t-shirts and vests. 70s music legends are being used in t-shirts this summer; Amplified displays The Doors' Jim Morrison and Bowie's Ziggy, while Worn Free embraces Alice Cooper and John Lennon gets used by House of Gods. Classic styles dominate, and the simple, branded polo is popular from the likes of Polo by Ralph Lauren, Farah Vintage, Fila Vintage and Fred Perry. To stay warm Penfield, Universal Works and YMC heralds the return of the mac.
Wooden beads by Asos, Vivienne Westwood's skull necklaces and bright beanies from Paul Smith prove that the 70s theme has infiltrated men's fashion accessories more than ever. To help shield the glare of the colours this season why not try Ray Ban's Clubmasters, Wayfarers or Aviators for that classic retro style, or give new sunglass designer Sunpocket a try. Either way a messenger bag will carry all the essentials and still look good from adidas originals and Superdry and for your feet Berkenstock sandals and YMC boat shoes are the perfect choice. For women's eyewear Gucci present larger than life sunglasses while Victoria Beckham opts for a round frame, for footwear look to Hasbeen clogs, Hunter Wellingtons or Havaianas flip-flops, depending on the time and the occasion - for any festival goer Wellingtons are a must. Complete the 70s look with a Lipsy crochet headband, a Eugenia Kim sunhat or a Mulberry or Missoni scarve and you're good to go!
Dive into the nautical with this season's must-have t-shirt designs, go wild with mock-snake skin and exotic animal prints or get groovy with the psychedelic spread of 70s inspired colours that will be gracing fashion wardrobes this summer. Embrace the festival spirit as the summer approaches, taking the relaxed and lazy side of fashion with styles and tones that embody the sunshine filled British countryside in the spring and summer months. Transport yourself back to Woodstock or the early days of Glastonbury by loosing inhibitions and feeling the power of the crowd whilst enjoying the simple pleasures of sleeping under the stars and discovering good music.
The revival of the summer festival has seen fashion taken out of its traditional setting as muddy shoes get placed on red carpets in the middle of fields, nonetheless festival fashion is as stylish as ever and you'll be dying to know who is wearing what. The festival fashionables of bohemia have been injected with a new lease of colour this summer, no doubt something that will prove a crowd pleaser.
Women's fashion plays with texture in the ruffled, layered mini-skirts of Sessun or flirt with daring colours with the vibrantly patterned vests of Christian Kane and Something Else by Natalie Wood, Giles Deacon goes experimental with its new take on the traditional fair isle tank top. Deacon has also produced creations using puffed sleeves and pom pom hats that echo the style of the 70s and hints at the Charlie's Angels revival. 70s shows such as Hawaii 5.0 have also recently come back onto the screen and this may explain the Hawaiian prints in men's designer fashion thanks to Marc by Marc Jacobs and Ringspun, Wonder Woman's hopefully not to blame for the comeback of the granny panties.
In opposition to casual hippy chic, disco will be flying the flag in festival wardrobes (or backpacks) across the country, saluting the glam and glitz of satin head bands and platform shoes. Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli and Derek Lam are championing denims, suedes, flares and platforms on the catwalk in their spring/summer 2011 collections, while brown jumper dresses and subdued maxi skirts are the choice of designer Salvatore Ferragamo. Colour dominates fashion houses elsewhere, including Prada's sizzling trends, Etro's tribal-inspired emblems and the swirls of TopShop's Unique.
Tie dyes and varied necklines, including scoop, round and cowl, keep things varied this season, with Diesel producing a range of simple but effective menswear t-shirts and vests. 70s music legends are being used in t-shirts this summer; Amplified displays The Doors' Jim Morrison and Bowie's Ziggy, while Worn Free embraces Alice Cooper and John Lennon gets used by House of Gods. Classic styles dominate, and the simple, branded polo is popular from the likes of Polo by Ralph Lauren, Farah Vintage, Fila Vintage and Fred Perry. To stay warm Penfield, Universal Works and YMC heralds the return of the mac.
Wooden beads by Asos, Vivienne Westwood's skull necklaces and bright beanies from Paul Smith prove that the 70s theme has infiltrated men's fashion accessories more than ever. To help shield the glare of the colours this season why not try Ray Ban's Clubmasters, Wayfarers or Aviators for that classic retro style, or give new sunglass designer Sunpocket a try. Either way a messenger bag will carry all the essentials and still look good from adidas originals and Superdry and for your feet Berkenstock sandals and YMC boat shoes are the perfect choice. For women's eyewear Gucci present larger than life sunglasses while Victoria Beckham opts for a round frame, for footwear look to Hasbeen clogs, Hunter Wellingtons or Havaianas flip-flops, depending on the time and the occasion - for any festival goer Wellingtons are a must. Complete the 70s look with a Lipsy crochet headband, a Eugenia Kim sunhat or a Mulberry or Missoni scarve and you're good to go!
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1970s wear is set to break new boundaries in women's fashion this summer. As festival fever spreads, designs and patterns asseen at Sessun will be imitating the hippy retro vibe presented when the suns shines on the country fields in the holiday months.