Wish List
There’s that magical moment in a fashion show when the music starts; when the first guitargui strains or emphatic drumbeats take you out of the show venue and to a specia special place in your mind. The Prada fall/ winter 2017 runway tunes brought me back to fond memories of acid jazz;j listening to Fatima Rainey and The Brand New Heavies for days on end.There’s something about the hat, floral frock and boots combi that evokes that groovy vibe. Kickstart your eclectic journey with a floral frock (7), and throw on a fur and wool coat (3) that harks back to 1. Bangle, Tiffany & Co. ’70s funk roots. At the core of the 2. Earrings, Atelier genre, mixing references is of the Swarovski by Jason Wu essence, just like fur, leather, 3. Coat, suede and snakeskin meeting Carven 4. Bag, Prada harmoniously on a Prada purse (4). 5. Prada fall/ Accessorise with Fendi sunnies (11) winter 2017 and Marni boots (12), pieces 6. Cap, Coach 1941 straight out of a ’60s soul 7. Dress, Club Monaco chorus, deadly catchy and 8. Watch, crucial in the making of an Audemars Piguet acid jazz tune. Finally, what’s 9. Gloves, a song or look without a hook? Bottega Veneta A fur and leather Coach 1941 cap 10. Skateboard, (6) and all-gold Audemars Piguet Hermès watch (8)( amp up the glamour 11. Sunglasses, Fendi so you’re ready to hit 12. Boot, Marni the hippest dive bar in 13. Scarf, true diva style. ■ Valentino