Beyond Buckskin - Native American / Tribal Fashion

Techno Tribal in Fashion.

What does this mean to you?

There has been a large amount of debate around this recently, and even a few unmentioned

world class fashion brands have been caught up in law suits due to this new trend. But where did

this all start?

To get a good idea of as to why the human race seems to 

obsess over anything Native American or "primitive", a great book to read

is "Gone Primitive: Savage Intellects, Modern Lives" by Marianna Torgovnick.

In this book Torgovnick suggests that this type of "tribal fashion" was mostly

born in the 30's, where people of High Society and Fashion would

collect "native" trinkets and decorate themselves and their homes

with them, and she also has a detailed look into

the use of the "primitive in pop culture".

[[Book found here!]]

In 2009, and largely in 2010 there was a world wide flood of anything

"native" or "tribal" into almost every store. 

Think ethnic prints, feathers, dreamcatchers, beads, browns and spicey colours paired with studs and leathery fringy bits and bobs...

Of course this fashion is completely influenced by the Western World's 

stereo-types of these "native tribes" as well as silly fantasies around this theme.

Many may argue that this new trend is purely inspired and even "celebrating"

historical cultures. I think there is a FINE LINE between appreciation and complete

exploitation of anything in Art and Fashion...

What are your thoughts?

Luckily I wont be caught up in this world-wide debate, as I

don't like this trend AT all, 

and if I see any feather printed, lumo

tribal-like print in store, I make a run and dive for the door!

Leave comments and let me know your thoughts!

xx

 

 

Merry Christmas everyone!

So I'm going on Holiday tomorrow! Probably won't be posting till the new year,

so until then, have a fancy ass beautiful fun filled

lovely Christmas and New Year

xxx

X-Mas Wishlist - Glitter Shoes

Merry - Almost - Christmas!

And what a perfect time of year to try on and buy a pair

of Glitter shoes!

Although they have been seen in stores for a few years now (mostly

only worn by those who dance around poles or if you needed a funky

pair of heels for a Halloween Costume) these Christmas Glitter

shoes, pumps or heels, are trending BIG time!

The perfect thing to wear to your fancy shin-dig X-Mas bash,

don't be afraid to look glamorous or feel slightly like

you want to tap your heels and sing "there's no place like home"...

A perfect buy as you'll ALWAYS find SOME event to 

wear these to in the future... even if it is just for Halloween ;)

( P.S. I spotted  a few gorgeous pairs in YDE...)

If you don't feel AS daring, find shoes that

perhaps aren't TOALLY glitter like these:

Otherwise go full tilt! Why not :)

I think these shoes are glam and fun and will make you

feel like a sparkly fairy princess!!!

Merry Merry everyone!

Happy Weekend... with McQ

MCQ 

Spring.Summer 2012

Cheers to the freaking weekend...

and here's some of my fav bits from the MCQ Spring/Summer 2012

collection... be inspired and love!

  

 MCQ.com

Mungo & Jemima - Cape Town's heart-throb shop!

It really makes my heart warm when you see

amazing local successes such as Mungo & Jemima...

One of Cape Town's most gorgeous fashion stores.

Started by Marian Park-Ross and Kirsty Bannerman with

their first shop in Long Street (Cape Town), this little

business has grown with great popularity amongst the boutique-lovers

of our little city and now you can find them nestled in another new little

home in Claremont!

The idea for Mungo and Jemima is to provide local

South African designers a platform with which to 

sell their garments and designs to their fashion hungry clientelle.

Mungo and Jemima have a definite style, and the layout and design of

their shops demonstrates this beautifully...

** These images borrowed from www.ifashion.co.za

South Africa's number 1 little online fashion hub <3

So, slightly stuck on where to shop and what

to wear for this summer?

Mungo and Jemima is a MUST-VISIT, and besides,

not only are you going to be kitted out in beautiful garments

that fit perfectly and feel amazing, but you'll be supporting

our local South African fashion industry!

Below are a few snippets taken from their

Summer 2010/11 Lookbook from the

Mungo and Jemima website!

I absolutely love the soft fabrics, the pops of colour

and the general

Secret-(Tropical)-Garden-esque aesthetics

captured in the images.

Welcome to Summer Cape Town ;)

Love, Enjoy and Share!

xxx

Ohsococo - Vintage French Inspired Swimwear Shoot

 

So as you all may have noticed by now, vintage swimwear 

is trending huge this Summer. Details to look out for include:

Ditzy florals, high-waisted swim suits, full pieces, 

polka dots, frills and embellishments etc etc.

Basically anything romantic, dreamy or 

slightly over-the-top.

Apart from a few labels who have been giving their

South African customers this delightful new treat of a trend, there are 

no definite labels in which to grab these specifics.

Luckily, very soon, there is to be a killer local swimwear label

for all of you who are dying for more of this style.

Although the name is still to be announced, 

below are some of the test shoot images I took for her

in order to capture the essence of this one-of-a-kind

conceptual Marie Antoinette slash queen of the world brand.

Feed back is ALWAYS welcome, 

we'd love to see what your thoughts are :)

Below are just my favs from our shoot,

but feel free to go to my

FLICKR

to see the rest! 

(Link on the left hand side of my blog...)

love

xxx

Versatile Blogger Award

Thanks to Miss Bargain Beauty

for making me one of her fav bloggers, and

for awarding me with this award :)

Be sure to check our her blog!

xx