What do we expect from the summer? Heat and sun, new experiences and travel, rainbow of emotions and passions. Unfortunately, not all and not always possible to visit exotic countries and to open unexplored spaces. This summer don't have to go overseas to get better acquainted with new traditions and cultures of other Nations. It will be enough to pay attention to fashion trends, because ethnic motifs at the peak of popularity. If you have no time to travel, take the opportunity to try on the image of the Greek goddess or Oriental beauty, to feel the spirit of the freedom of country style or a hippie. Fashion designers have created bright images and extravagant clothes, shoes and accessories, in which naturally combines ethnic motifs of different peoples and modern trends.
Many popular fashion designers have sought inspiration in Asia. Eastern and Asian cultures were represented in the collections of Paul Smith, Louis Vuitton and Van Noten. Exquisite silk, embroidery, floral print, collar in the Mao style reminiscent of kimono and in the same time perfectly intertwined with modern trends. For example, Paul Smith in his collection introduced trendy jumpsuit made of silk with floral pattern, Louis Vuitton has offered silk dresses with provocative cutouts and high collars.
A bright trace in the collections this year have left the African theme. Ethnic motifs of Africa was embodied in a complex of picturesque prints, combination of bright colors and patterns, jewelry and accessories, simulating wood, bone and precious metal. Blumarine, Just Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Paul & Joe presented a model with prints of wild animals. Gucci and Matthew Williamson turned to the theme of the Safari. Clothes in light shades of sand was generously decorated with laces, tassels and hand binding. In the collections of Emilio Pucci and Etro, you can note patterns with African abstract paintings.
Comfortable and functional model of natural fabrics were created on the basis of the country style and hippie. Loose dresses, layered skirts-Maxi, flying blouses and tunics entered the collections of many designers such as Derek Lam, Roberto Cavalli, Paul Smith, Marc by Marc Jacobs. Leather and suede apparel, fringes and wide straps, the famous inherent in American culture, with a modern twist found in the collections of Ralph Lauren, Anna Sui, Derek Lam.
In the collections of several fashion designers you can meet Muslim motives. Uzbek ethnic style was reflected in the trendy harem pants, bright extravagant prints and headscarves. The collection L. A. M. B. amounted to airy dresses and wide trousers, lightweight blouses from transparent fabrics. The ethnic style of India, represented by light and transparent tunics, white blouses, long colorful skirts, inspired by the SUNO designers.
Ethnic style is reminiscent of travels to exotic countries and adventures that makes it original and unique. Drawings, patterns, prints and designs that reflect the cultural traditions and the essence of other peoples have found their place in contemporary trends and loved by all fashionistas. Ethnic motifs are perfect girls that like to be both feminine and extravagant. All the exotic and colourful always attracts attention, so the ethnic style of dress it to stand out from the crowd.
