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Wednesday 12th June 2013 | Hanan
Fashion has no longer just surmounted to an arguably overrated high street typicality hung on the public, like hangers on a coat rail, castrating the greater population of personality and individuality. What seems to have enflamed the world of fashion so predominantly in the last six months for both men and women are those potent influences of ethnic eclectic vibes from East to West heavily injected onto the runway.
New Japanese brand ‘Visvim’ has created new slacks in a vintage bandana patchwork fabric giving another unique punch to the market. My focus however is on the insane shoots of turban wearers that have popped up all over the world, collected on instagram in shades of silk fabrics and cotton culminations of intrigue. Whether by ethnic root, religious or otherwise the world of turban tying took on the fashion world by storm during Summer 12 and its network and support has been growing ever since.
Ethnic prints have undeniably dominated the catwalk and high street, with Georgia May Jagger displaying tepee chic at Sydney Fashion Week earlier this year. Indian and Arab: silks, prints and influences have headed into festival fever at full force displayed by many stars at this year’s Coachella 13. Tom Ford's Autumn winter 13/14 collection has been stamped as, “cross cultural-multi ethnic” with heavy Native American and Mexican influences. Embroidered sequin ponchos and electric shades, reveals a little Innuit inspired collection. The ‘Timeless headpiece’ however has followed the catwalks up and down Fashion Week across the world featured in: Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Dior as well as the insane Etro’s mens Spring/Summer 13’ collection. Many models and celebrities have been spotted donning the same clad by the likes of: Cara Delavigne, Olivia Palmero and Beyonce. This foreign curiosity is progressively enhanced by: quirky, up and coming, self made stylist ‘Ascia Akf’ who met with Kim Kardashian in Kuwait last summer to swap influences, she has undoubtedly inspired others to follow suit, being the architect of her own brand and name with an inspiring rise to success through social media alone, which didnt come easy. London based Architecture student ‘E93’, and San Francisco fashion expert ‘Samanthaiman’ have now displayed that more characters have found a large following on instagram for displaying their risk taking individuality within the complex art of assembling fabrics.
Simplistic idea in theory, but this acquired style has captivated the attention of the world’s media. The BBC recently released a short film on artist and photographer Sara Shamsavari who specialises in picturing turban tying women in London, originating from all over the world. Rihanna particularly expressed interest in Ascia’s tantalizing tying, and the hybrid’s lifestyle last year. This is what constitutes as forward thinking, we have finally come to an age where the unidentifiable masses have emerged from their bleak abyss of anonymity and used various platforms such as Instagram to launch themselves as fiery individuals infusing their ethnic background into lofty heights of notoriety. Looks like major brands and designers within the fashion machine are finally looking to individuals to navigate what may come next. Check out the forward thinking bloggers on instagram with the names mentioned above.
Written by Hanan Abdel- Khalek
