The Gladiator and Flower Power Looks

September 4th, 2009

The Gladiator look  

The Gladiator look is inspired by the fascination with gods and goddesses and dommed mythological heroes. This permeated the fashion scene with Grecian-inspired dresses, togas, and tunics flowing through the runways.

HOW TO WEAR IT:

This look can achieved by looking for details such as ruched jersey, asymmetric hems and necklines, and body-concious fabrics. Contrast the softness of these frocks with tough accessories such as platform shoes and gilt-edged or metallic belts and necklaces.

Christian Dior

Flower Power 

For the spring collections, designers looked to nature for inspiration. The Flower Power look is the resultof a millieu of petal-soft gowns, dresses entrenched in nature’s color spectrum, and prints rich in flora and fauna.

HOW TO WEAR IT:

Big ruffles reminiscent of petals are a huge fashion statement. For the not-so-adventurous, floral prints are a good alternative. Choose a monochromatic palette for large prints so as not to overwhelm the body, while smaller prints can do with more color.

floral

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