The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
TAKING A BOW FOR SUMMER
Supersized bows were all over the spring/summer catwalks. Katie Wright has the trend all tied up
More than just a fastening, bows were a major fashion statement on the spring/summer catwalks, with swathes of silk looped to create huge 3D embellishments on everything from eveningwear to accessories. Even the usually prudish designers embraced this wild trend, sending knotted bows and oversized ribbons down the runway in a rainbow of colours.
At the Met Gala in New York back in May, we were already seeing this larger-than-life trend on the red carpet, with celebrities embracing big attention-grabbing bows of all varieties.
But how do you wear the supersized bow look if
you haven’t got a glitzy gala event to go to? Luckily, the high street’s interpretations of the trend are a lot more wearable for us mere mortals.
Whether it’s a wedding, garden party or birthday night out, a catwalk-inspired pencil dress with bow detailing is sure to be a winner.
Play up the 1980s associations with diamante detailing, luxe satin or velvet textures and oneshoulder silhouettes.
Colour-wise, keep it simple with monochrome hues and a lipstick shade as an accent – think scarlet, fuchsia or frosted pink.
You can BYOB (bring your own bow) with a silk scarf tied around your neck, or a bow-adorned s to top off your look.
Ready to take a bow? Here is our pick of the best catwalk-inspired pieces on the high street.