TREND - AMERICANA VINTAGE

Many designers have shown collections taking elements from this mood Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler and Valentino showed leathers polished to a Cadillac sheen, there were prim and proper plaids at Jil Sander and Rochas and lastly the most desirable motif of the season - Prada's muscle cars.  Here are the looks on the runway.  Top - Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler.  Middle - Valentino, Jil Sander.  Bottom - Rochas, Prada.

On the highstreet

Draw back in fear at the sight of a designer price tag?  Worry not, our faithful high street provides many alternatives allowing you to take on the trend too.

These two leather skirts are from ASOS the left one offers a more lady-like take on the trend in the style of Marc Jacobs and Prada whereas the right one is an edgier interpretation in keeping with Proenza Schouler's modern aesthetic.

These metallic shorts by Topshop unique offer a more youthful, boyish look in keeping with the sporty trend which is also around this season.  River Island's laser cut leather jacket showcases a very ladylike take on leather and is perfect for this trend also the detail is wonderful!

For the prim and proper look think bouclé wool, pretty lace and ladylike lengths, here are some pieces I have found for this style.

Zara's bouclé blazer is a stunning piece and offers a style similar to Chanel and Rochas for a fraction of the price, the beading on the collar is a nice touch and they have many similar jackets in a range of colours.





These two skirts are also from Zara the first shows pretty guipure lace and is also in a pastel shade which is very big this season, the other is in a bouclé fabric and also shows one of these seasons big trends - the peplum.

ASOS' short suit is also in keeping with this trend  
and the neon adds some flare to this look
and again showcases the sporty neons trend.

 ASOS also carry some car print very similar to Prada's and this playsuit is perfect for summer!

For accessories look no further than cat-eye sunglasses, neutral ladylike bags and prim court shoes.

Topshop's doctor's fits this trend,it is well structured and not to garish to draw attention away from your outfit.  They also have these pointed courts which are also an ideal piece and will also inject an element of colour to your outfit.








ASOS' cutaway cat eyes are ideal for the trend, the pastel shade is very in and the brow shape evokes Prada's hot-rod flames.

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