Bohemian Luxury
Its an luxury take on a bohemian look. Part peasant, part Cossack, part sex-goddess rock chic. And it's here for the colder months of 2008/2009 - largely thanks to an outstanding collection by Frida Giannini for Gucci's Fall (Autumn) / Winter 2008/2009 women's collection and men's collection.
,2009's Bohemian Luxury fashion trend has been a long time coming. With its most recent origins in the boho trend, it's strong gypsy and folk overtones mean that it might be the perfect personification of the foho trend.
While it is folk-inspired, and it is bohemian, it is also so much more. It has its roots in traditional folk elements - particularly Russian ones - but it fuses in luxury elements and rock-chic attitude.
The Key Elements:
* Billowy white peasant shirts
* Fringed boots
* Folk-inspired tooled leather pieces
* Embroidery and paisley prints
* Charm / coin belts and jewellery
* Luxurious fur or fur-trimmed pieces
* Fringed long skinny scarves
* Bed hair and smudged smoky eye-makeupLooks from Gucci, Naeem Khan, and Anna Sui
Feathers & Plumes
Feathers make a huge comeback for the Fall/Winter season of 2008/2009. As well as traditional uses of feathers, like the opulent plumes on Ralph Lauren's hats, the runways were littered with unique new uses of feathers. From skirts, to coats, to accessories.
Delicate feather details on dresses, skirts, hats, and collars, seen on the Autumn-Winter runways for 2008-2009. The key to the trend is elegance: no bright pink faux-feather boas, please. Ostrich, peacock, pheasant and marabou are some favourable feathers to look out for.
Feathers on the runway at DSquared2, Burberry Prorsum, Christian Lacroix, Donna Karan, Blumarine, and Ralph Lauren
Plaid & Tartan
Country chic evolved into many a winter wardrobe this year, with plaids being a major element. A successor to the lumberjack trend that swept through the earlier part of the year, plaid as one of the big.
It consists of plaid patterns on anything from jackets to skirts to blouses and tights. Rather than the traditional red tartans, 2009's plaid embraces a palette of muted greys, blues, greens and browns. British country styles are the underlying influence.
How to wear itFind interesting variations on check patterns and plaids; if you want to play it safe stick to a single plaid piece per outfit; if you're more daring try different pieces in mis-matching plaid and tartan patterns.
Military Trend
A close cousin of the bohemian luxe trend, the military jacket strikes back in 2009 as a winter wardrobe staple. Whether feminised, rocked up or worn with sexy androgyny, it's a winner.
Best worn with Gold detailing and ornate trims set off slick military cuts. In 2009, there are a number of different looks you can create - from rock to edgy-feminine to bohemian.
Rock Chic
For the ultimate in rock chic, skinny pants or shiny leggings are the perfect accompaniment. Wear with killer heels and a killer attitude.Feminine
In 2009 the almighty military jacket can also be played up with a feminine touch. Think Ralph Lauren; a boxy, red military-inspired jacket paired with a floor-length feathered gown. It's impractical, and it works.Bohemian Luxe
Nothing compliments the Bohemian Luxe trend quite like a military-inspired piece. Team Gucci's over-the-knee fringed boots with skinny pants, foho prints, and a strict military jacket for a sexed-up bohemian look.
Looks from Temperley, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen, Derek Lam & Collette Dinnigan.
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