Elle Australia - 03.2019

ALIFORNIA

MOODBOARD

EVERY FASHION WEEKwe’re bombarded

with dozens of inspirational runway shows

and thousands of individual looks – but

from the visual overload, a dominating and

defining theme always emerges.

This was certainly the case for spring/

summer 19, where a look best described as

“surf’s-up chic” was presented every which

way, but loose. Think the kitschy tie-dyed

Jawssinglets at Calvin Klein 205W39NYC

in New York and the refined take —

covetable bags and belted skirts — spotted

at Prada in Milan.

Speaking in simple terms, tie-dye was

a defining print of the season, popping up

at too many shows to mention, from

jewel-bright colours at MSGM, to navy

elegance at Christian Dior and artfully

clashed shirting at Proenza Schouler.

But the trend went well beyond tie-dye –

there was neoprene at Sportmax and

Marine Serre (who created upcycled

eveningwear); kitschy ‘80s-style florals and

fish prints at Michael Kors and paisley

swimsuit/wetsuits at Etro (plus surfbo

carried by pro-surfers Victoria Vergara

Maribel Koucke).

TIE-DYE, NEOPRENE,

AND BUCKET HATS...

A BEACHY SENSIBILITY

IS SET TO DEFINE

THE SEASON

Hair clip, $30, VALET,

valetstudio.com

Hat, $39.95, ZARA,

zara.com/au

Earrings, $230,

DINOSAUR DESIGNS,

dinosaurdesigns.com.au

Bag, $279,

RESPIRO STUDIO,

valetstudio.com

Prada

Proenza Schouler

Etro

Calvin Klein 205W39NYC

aisley

oards

and

Heels, $1,480, PRADA,

prada.com

Words: Grace O’Neill. Still-life styling: Nichhia WipGetty Images; Jason Lloyd-Evans; Sevak Babakhani (still life)

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MSGM

ppell. Photography:(still-

life)

Swimsuit,

$69.95, ZARA,

zara.com/au

Accessories-wise, there was an

obscene amount of headwear on display

• neon caps in waterproof fabrics, OTT
  sunhats, swimming caps and drawstring
  bucket hats in bold colours. The resurgence
  of seashell jewellery doesn’t appear to be
  slowing down any time soon, but for SS19
  they’re oversized and mismatched – look
  to Missoni and Altuzarra for inspo.
  Integrating this trend into your own
  wardrobe? We’re geographically
  blessed on that front. The whole
  Californian surfer-chic aesthetic has
  always been an intrinsic part of Australian
  style, but this season it’s about putting
  a refined spin on the thongs-and-cut-offs
  uniform of your teenage years.
  Instead, it’s a Hawaiian-inspired silk
  shirt with denim shorts and leather sandals;
  a pair of bright striped wide-leg trousers
  with a black sleeveless turtleneck and
  statement earrings; a tie-dye printed wrap
  dress with a great heel and clutch.
  Essentially, it’s exactly what you want to
  be wearing to a rosé-filled Sunday lunch
  or on those beach days that roll into lazy
  dinners. Bucket hats are optional. E

Skirt, $140,

DOUBLE RAINBOUU,

doublerainbouu.com

Sportmax