When styles from the ’60s and ’70s came rushing into the ’90s and the thrift stores became my favorite places to find unique treasures from the eras because they weren’t readily available at the time {or I couldn’t afford them} I learned how to make styles the my own, even if they came off a bit costume-y from time to time, it was all par for the ’90s course. I found creative ways to make old new and new, interesting, and probably had a few people wondering what on earth I was wearing. But that’s usually the case and I don’t mind.
To see retro styles again now, created with new textiles and fabrics and colors, worn in similar but fresh ways, and incorporating the ’90s configurations as well, just make me smile. The faux suede button front a-line skirt I wore the other day is a new version of an old ’70s classic I had in my possession years ago and finally got rid of because the style was stiff and rigid and never fit right. But the new “faux suede” has stretch to it, making it far more flattering AND comfortable to wear. That’s a double bonus! But I love the retro styles and the addition of the ’90s as a memory of my own youth and finding new ways to wear similar looks at my age now. It’s just fun and that’s why I love fashion.
Free People always does a fabulous job pulling key pieces from past decades’ and creating new boho looks with a fresh spin and modern feel that I just love. Below are images from their September 2015 Lookbook in Paris.
Free People Takes Paris with the Ultimate Girl Squad #FPBFF
Martha Hunt, Elsa Hosk, and Emily DiDonato, super models and real-life besties, hit the streets of Paris
for Free People’s September 2015 campaign sporting the brand’s latest collection of fall must haves.
Shot exquisitely by talented photographers Jason McDonald and Lauren Cohan, each frame
so perfectly embodies the confident, free-spirited looks of the brand’s new fall collection.
This season, it’s all about rocking effortlessly cool outfitting with your best friends by your side.
The collection highlights essential pieces for the perfect fall wardrobe, such as novelty jackets,
cozy sweater dresses, and unique flared bottoms. Accessories range from skinny scarves to an array of hats,
including Lieutenant and beret styles, ideal for roaming around the city. In shoes, ankle boots and distressed over-the-knee styles help complete the looks.
Shop the entire collection at Free People
In celebration of this Fall 2015 campaign, Free People is giving some lucky girls the chance to win an exclusive night in NYC with their favorite FP models, bloggers, and influencers as they celebrate friendship over dinner and drinks at Dimes Restaurant on October 11th.
Go to Free People “Show Us Your #Bfpbffs” from 9/8 through 9/22 to enter.
Credits…
- Photographer: Jason McDonald and Lauren Cohan
- Models: Martha Hunt, Elsa Hosk, Emily DiDonato
- Makeup: Carole Colombani @ Jed Root Paris
- Hair: Helen Reavey @ Bryan Bantry
