The S/S 2011 aspect of this trend however, draws its inspiration from the Far East, with a more oriental look prevailing (as shown in a recent edition of Vogue), crimsons being combined with metallic foils in gold.
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| Images taken in Charli's bedroom |
As shown above, this is a trend that has made its way from the catwalk and into the wardrobes of those of us who can't quite afford designer clothes. Charli is pictured wearing a red scoop neck tee with ruffled cap sleeves with black jeans and a black military jacket with puffed sleeves. Red paired with black (or even pink) was a very prominent element of this trend on the runway.
The second trend I identified on the street is military-style jackets. First appearing in pop culture in the 1960's, the military jacket has been a significant wardrobe staple ever since. Featured in the 2010 A/W collection, this trend comes from a vintage inspiration and the idea of 'modernised nostalgia', as mentioned by WGSN, where an old idea is taken and renewed or reworked to fit the current aesthetic.
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| Image taken via webcam in Sharleen's room. |
Sharleen is pictured wearing an olive drab military-style jacket over a black singlet and ripped black jeans (the outfit also consisted of military boots). On the runway, this trend was worn over a dress or paired with black pants for a more androgynous look.
The third and final trend is knit. Knit was a very popular look for A/W 2010, ranging from knitted sweaters to dresses. This trend's inspiration draws on the 'handmade look' where garments appear to be more personal. As a result of the current economic condition, APLF states that consumers have become more practical and sensible when purchasing garments and the heritage aspect of this trend definitely reflects this.
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| Images taken in own garden |
In this image, Tayla is shown wearing a cable-knit hooded sweater pinned with a brooch over an aubergine scoop-neck dress with a black beaded bow cinch belt and black heeled slouch boot. Knitted sweaters were seen on the runway paired with a business coat and long pants for a masculine look or worn over the top of a dress for a more casual, yet feminine, look.
