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 resurgence of this annual tradition of shows has set new styles in motion with the muddy paths running up to the fields doubling as a red carpet, as we study the festival chic of just who's wearing what. The bohemian trends of festivals past have twisted and turned like a helter skelter to bring us this year's offerings with a kaleidoscope of colours to liven up the crowds.
Women's fashions will see a raft of colour and ruched designs like layered mini-skirts by Sessun or the bold patterns and prints on vests from Something Else by Natalie Wood and Christian Kane, with a different take on Fair Isle tanks from Giles Deacon. Deacon's other catwalk visions of balloon sleeves and Pom pom hats seemed to fall in line perfectly with the 70's theme and a new revived series of Charlie's Angels on its way. The restoration of other 70's shows like Hawaii 5.0 may have also sparked the imagination in men's designer fashion with Hawaiian prints from Ringspun and Marc by Marc Jacobs but we'll try not to blame Wonder Woman's screen comeback for the more questionable return of women's granny panties.
Stepping away from the boho look and you'll find 70s disco dancing on the scene, additions such as satin scarves and platform heels will find their way into festival wardrobes this season. Stacked shoes and flared trousers have made appearances on the catwalk thanks to designers such as Derek lam, Louis Vuitton and Roberto Cavalli who are also pushing forward denim and suedes as spring/summer's material of choice, if this doesn't take your fancy Salvatore Ferragamo is pushing the jersey dress and long skirts in subdued brown tones. Elsewhere colour is prominent: Prada's bold designs, Etro's salute to tribal art and TopShop Unique's churning patterns.
Diesel uses tie dyes, scoop and round necks to create unique t-shirts and vests in male designer fashion this season. And where better to embrace the festival season than on a fashion tee - the 70s music scene is lovingly embraced with iconography of Jim Morrison and David Bowie on label Amplified, Worn Free pays tribute to Alice Cooper and House of Gods goes for John Lennon. To keep things simple opt instead for a simple, polo shirt available from Fred Perry, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Fila Vintage and Farah Vintage with classic, recognisable branding. For that spot of summer rain stay stylish in a retro mac from YMC, Universal Works or Penfield.
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 resurgence of this annual tradition of shows has set new styles in motion with the muddy paths running up to the fields doubling as a red carpet, as we study the festival chic of just who's wearing what. The bohemian trends of festivals past have twisted and turned like a helter skelter to bring us this year's offerings with a kaleidoscope of colours to liven up the crowds.
Women's fashions will see a raft of colour and ruched designs like layered mini-skirts by Sessun or the bold patterns and prints on vests from Something Else by Natalie Wood and Christian Kane, with a different take on Fair Isle tanks from Giles Deacon. Deacon's other catwalk visions of balloon sleeves and Pom pom hats seemed to fall in line perfectly with the 70's theme and a new revived series of Charlie's Angels on its way. The restoration of other 70's shows like Hawaii 5.0 may have also sparked the imagination in men's designer fashion with Hawaiian prints from Ringspun and Marc by Marc Jacobs but we'll try not to blame Wonder Woman's screen comeback for the more questionable return of women's granny panties.
Stepping away from the boho look and you'll find 70s disco dancing on the scene, additions such as satin scarves and platform heels will find their way into festival wardrobes this season. Stacked shoes and flared trousers have made appearances on the catwalk thanks to designers such as Derek lam, Louis Vuitton and Roberto Cavalli who are also pushing forward denim and suedes as spring/summer's material of choice, if this doesn't take your fancy Salvatore Ferragamo is pushing the jersey dress and long skirts in subdued brown tones. Elsewhere colour is prominent: Prada's bold designs, Etro's salute to tribal art and TopShop Unique's churning patterns.
Diesel uses tie dyes, scoop and round necks to create unique t-shirts and vests in male designer fashion this season. And where better to embrace the festival season than on a fashion tee - the 70s music scene is lovingly embraced with iconography of Jim Morrison and David Bowie on label Amplified, Worn Free pays tribute to Alice Cooper and House of Gods goes for John Lennon. To keep things simple opt instead for a simple, polo shirt available from Fred Perry, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Fila Vintage and Farah Vintage with classic, recognisable branding. For that spot of summer rain stay stylish in a retro mac from YMC, Universal Works or Penfield.
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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We can pray that the sunshine will be a frequent guest this summer, but if the rain starts to fall at least women's clothing will be a colourful kaleidoscope, with shocking neons, colour blocking to excite the eyes and loud patterns from Timo Weiland to assault the senses this season.