Trends for fall/winter 2007-8 still aren’t 100% clear but I’ve picked up on something that I didn’t quite expect to see – thats right folks, it’s folk! It’s not quite widespread on the catwalk but it has emerged and I have varying opinions on the various guises of folk.
At Mina Perhonen, it was rural Russian folk – lots of layers, lots of granny-ish type garments. Perhaps when worn all together it may be a little too granny-ish but individually, me likey a lot.
People have been outraged/shocked at Nicholas Ghesquiere’s collection for Balenciaga. I’m not exactly enamoured with this but at least it’s somewhat fresh. It’s sort of ghetto, 90’s new-age folk. I’m thinking I won’t be impressed when I see that woven stripy coat priced at god knows how many 1000’s of euros when you can get the same thing at joss-stick selling Camden stalls for ¬£10.
Steve J and Yoni P, whose Topshop collection I blogged about last week, went for full blown minority tribe influenced folk – flickers of Mongolian, Tibetan, Native American. Probably the folkiest of the three and for me, best toned down a bit to avoid looking like I’m in tribal costume.
Don’t forget about the clogs at Viktor & Rolf!!
this is really confusing. didn’t we just do this? maybe not as grunged up though? i am so confused by the circles fashion goes in these days.
Don’t see the need for outrage at the Balenciaga showing. Seems a bit strong a word! I liked this collection, especially the hippie/african inspired print dresses, and endless prep school blazers gone global.
Hey Susie! I read your blog quite frequently and know you’re from Hong Kong/you just visited it recently. I’ll be there for a week in March, so I was wondering if there are any shopping centers/stores you recommend I check out. I like trendy & vintage clothes. I’d really appreciate any advice you can offer me. Thank you!!!
I’m glad its not that boring “Little House on the Prarie” folk which seems to have has far too many outings. Though luckily I haven’t seen it as much over the last couple of years.
I just have horrible memories of a long folky style dress I bought at the end of my Tammy days about 7 years ago.
But I like the whole russian vibe. I like the idea of mixing chunky knits, leopard print, faux fur et al.
S xx
I’m always happy for a bit of the folk trend to come around again because it’s so cheerful. The Viktor & Rolf especially has caught my eye.
Anyway, thanks for pointing these out Susie- I think they’re great because the folk influences aren’t too literal or stuffy. and ‘ghetto, 90’s new-age folk’ is, I think, going to be the real trend underlying next season’s looks. besides being a rather amusing phrase.
I like seeing this trend resurface in a revamped way. After the onslaught of the various fashion weeks, I think I got a little numb to everything–it all started to look the same. These pics are certainly a nice change.
i love the balenciaga collection. it is interesting but it is also quite wearable i love mixing things up but i would still wear most of the outfits as shown (if i could afford them!)