The bohemian girl

Now that things are become colder and darker, I’d like to cheer you up with some nice colourful fashion trend. I call it ‘world craft’. A mix of cultures in which craftsmanship plays an important role. Name it bohemian spirit, haute hippie or folky sportswear. Or according to the Spring Summer 2016 archetypes of Lidewij Edelkoort this kind of girl is a typical ‘odalisque’. This was an extraordinary beautiful slave and sometimes even a concubine. She lived in the harem during the Ottoman Empire. Influenced by the discovery of oriental illuminated transcripts and miniature paintings. Known by the artistic movement as orientalism, where she reached the status of an erotic fantasy figure. You can observe her in the paintings of Matisse. With harem pants, decorative textiles and glorious materials (he was apparently a huge fan!l). And now also Chanel, Dries and New Balance are inspired by her free spirit.

Okay, to be honest, I will not say that I like to be her, but damn it I want her clothes.

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