The indie look. fashion trend Autumn Winter 2011 2012
Fashion trend: the indie look
The look but do not look a culture
Music Band T-shirts, slim fit jeans, vintage jackets, All Star sneakers, cream lace dresses, layer upon layer, dramatic makeup, pilot sunglasses, loose hair with flowers in it, buttons and everything but it-bags
Right now the buzz in the fashion of the word ‘indie’. Indie is. The mood is indie trendy. But what is ‘indie’ mean? And how do you indie?
The indie look, does not exist!
Purists argue that “the indie look ‘does not exist. India is a culture, a music genre or an independent low budget film and is not reduced to a single look. If you also know that more ‘indie’ for ‘independent’ state, it is quite clear that you (in theory) not ‘indie’ or that you can dress in any case, no rules can give. Independent means’ independent ‘and’ indie ‘is’ against the mainstream, unique and personal.
Indie influences
The indie culture is not to let bands record – precisely because the culture is unique and personal – and it is hard to categorize. But it is undeniable that in many creative fields indie influence it. Examples of live music indie music to be considered are Radiohead, Oasis, Angus & Julia Stone and Florence and the Machine. In films, the indie culture back, and on the catwalks. One of the trends in fashion for winter 2011 2012, precisely so, indie.
Indie and fashion
The first influences of indie on the current vogue – it’s not surprising – while well-known, international music festivals to see. That drew beautiful girls in short shorts, high boots and T-shirts with band music the attention. You only have to think of Kate Moss and you get the picture. But other models set the tone. Agyness Deyn with her unique look, for example. And Alice Dellal, model known for her half-shaved hairstyle. Not to mention top model Karen Elson who recently released her first album “Ghost Who Walks” has been released.
Of music, movies, models and everything about the indie culture surrounds, is the ‘mood’ again beaten to the designers. Who have in their collections for winter 2011 2012 chic indie influences processed. On the catwalks of Kenzo, Roberto Cavalli, Angelo Marani, Missoni and Chloe, to name a few, we saw the indie culture in a very contemporary and stylish manner reflected.
How to create the indie look?
And while the indie culture has not let bands record and is averse to all rules, there are finally some elements to list specific to the – what should be: unique and personal – clothing with indie influences as we for this winter to see.
And so are our tips for a successful indie look:
Wear layer upon layer, draw a lot about each other, go for different lengths and volumes
Go for vintage music band t-shirts
Wear slim fit jeans or long dresses, lace cream
Go for old All Star sneakers and knee high boots
Combine different prints together
Wear big jackets and sweaters vests over small
Pin concert buttons or buttons with slogans on your personal clothing
Go for dramatic makeup
Choose accessories like earrings with feathers, pilot sunglasses, bracelets and wristbands, wear hats or headbands with flowers and look particularly once original and vintage shops for unique and separate from accessories
Be yourself. Interpret these rules with your own taste and make their own personal style.
Finally, some curious tips for the indie look that places on the Internet to find, read: “Are you rich, let it not see ‘and’ Do not wear designer clothes. This while the very famous fashion houses are full this season have refreshed the indie mood! Another contradiction is. So simple it is not “indie” to be …