Fashion Takes A Trip

1 Morocco

 

Harking back to those hippy-trail days in 1970s Marrakesh was the likes of – Etro, Blumarine, Betty Jackson and queen of the wrap-dress – Diane Von Furstenberg. Tunics, kaftans and wide loose pants offer a relaxed silhouette in washed-down soft fabrics. Other Moroccan influences include – sunset and tobacco shades, decorative embroidery, beaded flat sandals, and embellished collars, cuffs and hemlines. 

 

 

 

2 India

 

East meets West as Saris are given a European twist at Clements Ribeiro. Chanel has a Bollywood moment with a Lagerfeld take on the Lenghas, and its decorative sequins and embroidery galore at Alessandro Dell’Acqua and Temperley. For shades of India check out Pollini by Rifat Ozbek, while newcomer Ashish Gupta offers the real deal with his entire collection hand-printed and embroidered in India.

 

 

3 Africa

 

Moving deeper into the African continent its inspiration a-plenty. From the Safari look, to batiks and tie-dyes, African prints and jewellery are particularly strong this season. Dolce & Gabbana combined wild animal prints with a sexy safari look. Maxmara, Michiko Koshino and Valentino borrowed from African-inspired patterns. While Viktor & Rolf, Versace and Costume National experimented and recreated traditional safari attire.

 

 

4 Caribbean

 

Colours of the Caribbean could be found courtesy of – Jessica Ogden, Prada and Eley Kishimoto. With models strutting to reggae tunes covered in a liberal dose of Rasta stripes the flavour was distinctively Jamaican at Prada. Caribbean crochet, Irie Rasta caps and bold Jamaican colours were just a few of the main themes coming through loud and clear.  

 

  

 

5 The Far East

 

From Obi belts, Japanese calligraphy, Mandarin collars and kimono sleeves – elements of the Far East have not been excluded this season. Leading the way is Alexander McQueen with his structured kimono style jackets, Chinese blooms and intricate headgear. Others tying-in a touch of Asia include – Giorgio Armani, Gianfranco Ferre, Antonio Marras and Kenzo.

 

 

 

Around the World on the High Street:

 

• Exotic and African style jewellery can already be found in Marks & Spencer’s, Principles and Wallis.
  
• Its hippy chickie over at Top Shop with paisley-print dresses, crochet tops and beaded wedge heels and slippers.
  
• Morocco comes to the UK thanks to cheesecloth tops and kaftan dresses at Oasis and Warehouse.
  
• Feeling Irie – it’s that Jamaican vibe over at Burtons and James Lakeland.

 

Images:

 

Morocco

 

1 Headgear: Gibo
2 Toe-ring Sandal: Top Shop
3 Traditional Kaftan
4 Catwalk: Etro
5 Catwalk: Diane Von Furstenburg
6 Catwalk: Betty Jackson
7 Gold Sandal: Diane Von Furstenberg

 

India

 

1 Catwalk: Clements Ribeiro
2 Catwalk: Chanel
3 Paisley Print
4 Catwalk: Pollini
5 Catwalk: Matthew Williamson
6 Traditional Indian fabric
7 Indian Jewellery

 

Africa

 

1 Catwalk: Michiko Koshino
2 Catwalk: Dolce & Gabbana
3 African Necklace
4 Traditional African Print
5 Catwalk: Dolce & Gabbana – Safari jacket
6 Catwalk: Roberto Cavalli
7 Snakeskin
8 Vintage Romeo Gigli

 

Caribbean

 

1 Catwalk: Eley Kishimoto
2 Rasta print
3 Catwalk: Miu Miu
4 Catwalk: Jessica Ogden
5 Ipath Trainers
6 Rasta Cap

 

The Far East

 

1 Catwalk: Kenzo
2 Catwalk: Alexander McQueen
3 Catwalk: Emanuel Ungaro
4 Catwalk: Giorgio Armani
5 Shoes: Alexander McQueen
6 Chinese Embroidery

 

 

By JoJo Iles