We have recently seen the influences of the '50s and '60s return strongly to the catwalk and the street ,you will now see certain elements of the '70s reappearing. There are two key themes: '70s sophisticated glamour and '70s bohemian, some of these can be clearly seen below:
1. Bold Stripes- think wide liquorice allsorts in bold colours but also Dominant Stripes with a nautical feel, wide or narrow in navy & white or black& white.
2. Wide Leg Pants, everyone keen to see options for women that simply aren't skinny so look out for wide leg pants and the 70's influenced Bell Bottoms or Flares.
Wide leg palazzo pants by John Patrick SS11
3. Petal Power- overblown blooms and hothouse prints are hitting the runways and the streets.
4. Vivid Prints -fashion and art collide with head- to-toe prints in bold, vibrant prints and colours.
5. Drop that hem to well below the knee, another 70's influenced trend-the "midi" but also look out for the Sheer Maxi.
6. Crochet and Macramé another 70's fashion re-rise. Not the homemade craft feel but all about intricacy with a luxury edge.
Crochet Maxi Dress at Emilio Pucci SS11
7. Lace, not totally new this season but this time with a more classic look using antique lace rather than all-over stretch lace.
Olivia Palermo in Tiered Lace Dress, photo by Stockholm Street Style
8. Woven Effects and raffia are a major accent for the season on both clothes and accessories.
9. Berry Colours being put together in bold blocks.
10. Oversized Clutch Bags in bold materials and strong colours.
