70s Back to the
This decade is back in a big way this season, and we couldn’t be more pleased. KATIE WRIGHT tells us how to get the look
HAT would fashion do without Marc Jacobs? The New York designer is such a visionary that every season you can guarantee, no matter what he sends down his runway, it will end up, in one guise or another, on the high street.
For AW17, that’s especially true, because MJ’s standout catwalk collection, debuted back in February, has been a springboard for the Seventies revival that’s taking over the fashion world now.
Marc’s big fleecy coats (with even bigger collars), natty tweeds, and a spectrum that ranged from mustard to burgundy, were echoed with pussyblouses at Chloe and retro checks at Mulberry, and now the shops are full of cosy copycats.
It’s a mood that feels so right for autumn, and as it’s based around separates it’s easy to mix, match and clash textures.
It’s all aboard the Soul Train with these Seventies-inspired essentials...
1 THE SHEARLING JACKET
YET to commit to a winter coat? We don’t blame you, there are so many snuggly beauties to choose from this year. But the toastiest of them all has got to be the Seventies-style sheepskin jacket, with its fuzzy lining and sturdy fabric. This season’s iterations come with a modern twist. We love the oversized flight jackets and bright hues – throw one on over a mini dress, tights and boots, a la the Marc Jacobs catwalk.
2 THE SEVENTIES BLOUSE
WHAT makes a blouse fit the Seventies spec? Three things. First, it’s got to have a high collar. Second, it’s got to have ruffles or ties of some kind. And third, it’s got to be the right colour – something rich like chocolate brown, russet or ochre (a combination of several is also allowed).
3 THE CHECK SKIRT
THE perfect partner for your high-necked, ruffled Seventies blouse comes by way of a heritage check skirt. Look out for tweedy Prince of Wales prints or tartans in subdued colours – if it looks like a kilt, you’re on the right lines.
4 THE SOFT TOUCHES
A SHINY leather handbag would jar with all those tactile textures, so the finishing touch for your Seventies ensemble (besides a pair of suede boots, obviously) should be a slouchy bag in fluffy faux fur. So soft, and so stylish too.