70'S COSTUME

GIORGIO ARMANI

GUCCI

YVES SAINT LAURENT

DOLCE AND GABANNA

Is it just me or is there a pattern emerging? Whether it be woman in fur or shirts, flaunting is definitely acceptable practice here for the new 2011 advertising campaigns. And why not. After all, this is what we demand of Haute Couture. A lot of sleeked back hair and men's hat with the added touch of a quiff in Dolce and Gabanna's look make for a very interesting take on 70s attire. When Gucci's fall show was commencing, Frida Gianinni mentioned Anjelica Huston as one of her style influences. Anjelica, known for her jet black hair and distinctive nose, was the ultimate it-girl in the 70s, ever so glamorous and diva-like with her boyish side coming out from time to time. It seems as though the time has come where fashion can be outrageous and the line between fashion and costume become more and more blurred which just adds to the fun of it all. The extravagance and exuberance of some is exaggerated, in sharp contrast to the androgynous choices of others.

ANGELICA HUSTON