The latest 40s inspired trend however, led by the fabulous Miu Miu, is something altogether more luxurious. More Hollywood siren than austere British land-girls.
You might be able to tell from previous posts that I am quite smitten with AW11 Miu Miu. For the collection in a nutshell, think statuesque boxy shoulders, sleek pencil skirts, peplums, intricate applique adornments and quite possibly the most breathtaking array of star-spangled footwear ever to grace the catwalk. With a colour palette ranging from lush crimson, dreamy mustard and camel, to dramatic navy - all accented with glitter-coated chunky heels - it is wearable art of the most captivating, fantastical sort.
Just take a look at Bruce Weber's dreamy, hazy, romantic shots of Hailee Steinfeld. Her selection as poster girl for this campaign is a masterstroke, juxtaposing a classically beautiful young actress with a delicate, youthful air against what would typically be seen as a mature, sophisticated style.
Hailee Steinfeld in Shoe Heaven! |
The 40s look - which would seem traditionally high-maintenance and perhaps a little formal - seems to work well right now, fitting in beautifully alongside the more glamorous evening-wear side of the 70s trend. Studio 54-era Jerry Hall's platinum blonde waves were pure old-Hollywood glamour, and Bianca Jagger's dramatic androgynous suits were more than a little Katherine Hepburn.
Jerry Hall |
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Bianca Jagger |
Speaking of Ms Hepburn, for a wearable take on 40s style, the outfits designed for Cate Blanchett's portrayal of this legendary icon in Scorsese's epic The Aviator seem like a perfect lookbook for this season, in on-trend mustard, burgundy and rust colours.
Cate Blanchett as Katherine Hepburn in The Aviator |
Evening Wear 40s Style |
Thoroughly Modern Vintage Style: Brogues, Palazzos, Blouse |
The high street already has a good few statement pieces on offer, from the Warehouse burgundy swallow-print dress mentioned in an earlier post to this ah-mazing Topshop Lily of the Valley print dress, which I am very impatiently waiting for to pop up instore!
Topshop Lily Of The Valley Dress: HURRY UP! I NEED YOU IN MY LIFE! |
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i have been waiting for that dress for ever too! i am losing hope! i actually just googled 'lily of the valley topshop dress' to make sure i wasn't imagining its existence and luckily, your blog came up. i think it has been a month since you made this post, have you found the dress yet? i check online EVERY SINGLE DAY. argh!
ReplyDeleteHiya, I totally know what you're saying! I saw it in the Elle High Street Fashion supplement a month or two ago, and also on another blog somewhere so I've also been checking the Topshop site daily but with no sign... SO frustrating! I think I'll try contacting Topshop directly and if I get any news I'll be sure to report back.
ReplyDeleteThink I'll be a little brokenhearted if it never goes on sale :(