Between the Spring ’15 runways in September and what we’re seeing so far for Fall 2015, it’s safe to say that one of fashion’s favorite words — BOHO — is making its way back into our lives. I hope you like flares and fringe, because over the next few seasons, they will be thrown in your face.
I have to rewind a little because this sort of 70s vibe takes me back…and not because I was born in the 70s (as I certainly was not). The way I dressed before I even had any interest in fashion definitely fell in the 60s/70s category, but not necessarily in the cool boho sort of way, but in the tie dye, bellbottoms (with patches on them!) and an obsession with blacklights…sort of way. Keep in mind I was in 4th / 5th grade during this time…but for some reason I was so into dressing like this era that was way before my time. I also remember starting a weekly newsletter with a few friends in my elementary class. Want to know the title of the first story I wrote? Bellbottoms Are Back! (of course, written in Comic Sans). I can’t even remember what I did yesterday, so I have no idea how I remembered something I wrote 16 years ago, especially down to the font it was typed in. Fast forward to high school, I was into more of the boho way of dressing, as that was very in circa 2005 / 2006 (although anything that was “in” during that time should NEVER be in again). As fashion has this magic power over us, designers continue to find ways to update these trends (because there’s nothing worse than looking outdated) and now, the 70s look pretty damn good for both Spring and Fall.
For Spring, Pucci really went for it when it comes to this decade. Maxi dresses, paisley, flares, suiting, you name it…they 70s it.
Gucci also put their own spin on the 70s (although there were some odd 2000s references in that collection that I didn’t understand…like culottes with boots, a reason I was hesitant to try culottes in the first place but decided to do so with caution).
Anna Sui is also on board for Spring, but that should be no surprise…
And we’ve already discussed Tommy Hilfiger’s take on the trend, with a rock-and-roll / music festival twist. Because of this, I’m sure you’ve seen plenty star-prints during this month’s round of street style. Tommy (both Hilfiger and Ton) says YOU’RE WELCOME.
Now those are just the spring collections, which are starting to hit stores now and will continue to do so over the next month or so…meaning you CAN get your 70s on now, if you’d like. Still hesitant? Try something a little more subtle like the updated paisley. I never cared for the print but it’s new spins like these that make me possibly reconsider. Some barely feel 70s at all…
But if you’re one of those who is already over spring, after all it was so five months ago (at least when we first saw the collections), here’s a look at what’s happening right now for next Fall.
I’m okay with the rust colors but when it comes to brown tones, it’s just not my thing. Although if anyone were to convince me otherwise, it would be Derek Lam.
Alberta Ferretti showed her collection in Milan just yesterday and confirmed that boho isn’t going anywhere for FW15.
The designer who really went all out with the 70s vibe this season? Burberry. When it comes to collections, designers will typically throw in some references here and there (like Derek Lam and Alberta Ferretti, for example) but this was FULL BLOWN 70s vibes.
Looks like suede is here to stay too.
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What do you think of this 70s revival? Will you be wearing fringe / wide leg pants / rust-colored everything / paisley come spring? Or next fall? If you want to get groovy right now, then here’s a few far out pieces that will have you looking fab to the max (and yes there’s four 70s references in that sentence, on purpose).
And if all else fails, stick to Isabel Marant and Missoni…70s vibes guaranteed.
Images via Style.com
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