I was at the beach yesterday and although it might just seem like an ordinary day, it was the first beach day of this year's summer. Exciting, at least for me. I love such days cause you get a bit refreshed and replenished by sun energy. Sort of like Wall-E. Lol.
Well, it really makes you realize why the beach is such a common place for photoshoots. Not only is it a place where you really can relate to with comforting feelings but it's also a place to replenish and reinvent. Such is the case for Hans Feurer while photographing Ali Stephens for the new 300th issue of i-D Magazine. Carrying some of the coolest trends of this season, this editorial "Stop working and go to Africa" really inspires you to take that step and get out of your box. That tribal, rough summer person is emerging.
Futuristic patterns from Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga & Comme des Garcons, futuristic and symmetric designs from Gareth Pugh & Balmain and the tribalesque, almost ripped apart cuts and patterns from Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Dries Van Noten make up for a bolder woman. A woman in control.
Few things are more intriguing and provocative to me than a woman who looks like she can kick my ass.
This season, take up those 80s shoulders and extravagant belts. Yes, it might seem like it could come from a Star Trek episode yet the mixture of embroidering and the precise cuts of the belts, are bound to create a modern look that shows a creative yet strong presence. Tribal, almost flowery patterns are a definite must as they simply add a bit of pizzazz to the normal everyday outfit like on the leggings by Alexander McQueen or the Louis Vuitton design (both below).
Don't be afraid to show something revealing of your body. Bolder and more unusual cuts make for some of the strongest looks like on the all Givenchy shot. It's quite obvious that some of these looks may not be something for everyone but it's time that normal people realize that fashion is progressing and with that trends are too. It's time to drop the glamour dolled-up look and embrace a rougher yet stronger look. All these choices are bound to make a lasting impression of a person in control and a self-aware person.
Source: flickr - sam taylor, TFS via Northern Star.
