The fashion conscious are facing a paradox in the pursuit of the avant-garde in the age of mass media, trying to look individual and quirky while everyone else is doing the exact same thing. Luckily a mis-match bohemian trend is taking over the streets of the world. Lacy string tops, baggy three-quarter length trousers, cowboy boots, leg warmers and stilettos. Add a shawl or vintage leather jacket, pile on the eye-liner and you’re there! This new bohemian look is reminiscent of trends over the last 20 years, hippy, grunge, cutesy flapper girl, but even with these influences in mind,  the bohemian trend (Boho-chic as it’s called) promises a little more freedom of individuality while still allowing you to indulge in the appeal of its popularity.

Bohemian means more than clothing defined as such would lead you to believe. With a bohemian style you can pretty much do anything you like, mix nearly any trend, span any era, but tie it together strategically with relaxed accessories, hair styles and cool colors. Even better, you don’t have to have tons of money or live in a particular place to fit the bill. The term bohemian was first used in the nineteenth century to describe the untraditional lifestyles of marginalized and impoverished artists, writers, musicians, and actors in major European cities. Bohemians were associated with unorthodox or antiestablishment political or social viewpoints which quickly gave the trend a bad boy reputation. Everything about its origination and its tailored results has made the style a taunting taboo. What’s more relieving than ultimately dressing how you want and being trendy without every trying?

The most traditional “Boho-chic” look is the one in the collection below. Desaturated warm and cool colors as well as the occasional earth tone usually dominate the traditional idea of the style. Earthen beads, stones and metals, influences of the hippy elements of the trend, tend to blend nicely with the clothing and other accessories without drawing too much specific focus. Unlike the hippy trend, Boho-chic also allows for more feminine elements such as bright pinks, light blues,big buttons and bows.

The Boho-chic trend was made famous (in this era) by English actress Sienna Miller in 2005 and further reinforced by her film Factory Girl, a must see for any fan of bohemian style. The film is a treasure trove of fashion genius represented by artists like Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick. Mary-Kate and Ashley also had their stint with the style, making it popular in the US around the same time. Even with the celebrity influence Boho-chic has slowly (and luckily) devolved into its original form, one that represented hip artists, creative designers and forward thinkers of the past. Long before other celebrities, Twiggy, a world famous model from the early 60’s, boosted the trend to the commercially popular level that it is today. Regardless of media influence, the trend will continue to change at the fans chose to change it. With the overall concept of Boho-chic in mind, the style can stay basically as was intended, a freeforming outlet for creative endeavors.

Check out the vintage stores, then shop around online to tie together old, new and you. Now you have the perfect outfit and one that spans decades past and future!

April 5th, 2008
Categories: General, Trends . Author: Che

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