Buyers Picks: Festival
Festival season is upon us! We’re already bombarding office talk with where to be seen and what to be seen in, and with all this pressure to look effortlessly good at your favourite event it’s all to easy to make a fashion faux-pas… But fear not! To coincide with our annual festival shop launch, our key womenswear and accessories buyers having been busy styling our first ever festival fashion shoot to ensure everyone will be checking you out for all the right reasons this season.
Whether you’re planning to beach it at Boardmasters, go to Global or rock out at Reading, they’ve got your summer style sussed with their top 10 looks below. And don’t forget our comprehensive camping shop for all the gear you need this party season!
“This first style is a key festival look that is really easy to create”, says womenswear buyer Sophie. “The floral trend has been huge for years, but try something new and adventourous with these Pieces jeggings and team it with a graphic tee“.
“We have accessorised this festival look with a fab Firetrap printed scarf, Quayeyewear sunnies and Diesel Wellies“, explains accessories buyer Katie. “This bright and bold look is one of my faves – perfect for any UK festival come rain or shine!”
“I love this bohemian look”, says Sophie. “This Roxy dress is definitely more of a Coachella/Benicassim look, unless you can bear the English weather!”
“We kept this look simple, with the all important oversized hat from Pieces and cool pink gradient sunglasses by Converse“, says Katie. “We have also used this bright Diesel belt to break up the Kaftan with a pop of colour”.
Sophie wanted to create more of a girly look with this: “The on trend Roxy aztec skirt and Billabong skull tee creates a fun feel”.
For Katie the look is all about clashing prints, textures and colours: “The bangle set, scarf and belt are fun and perfect for a cool European festival like Primavera Sound (the best festival I have ever been to!)”
“This has a real ‘Surfdome’ look using quite street brands such as DR Martens and Afends shorts to create a laid back, nonchalente look”.
“This Numph skirt is gorgeous!” says Sophie. “Really boho hippy and great for a festival look”.
“Accessorise with a beautiful vintage re-issue leather Fossil cross body bag and 55DSL trilby for ultimate festival chic” advises Katie.
“This dress and hat make up my favourite look” , remarks Sophie. “Definitely one to wear with barefeet at Coachella – it’s super chic and so easy to create”.
Katie says: ”Finish off this glam festival look with oversized sunnies by Jeepers Peepers and a Firetrap sunhat. The stylish chunky bangles (as before) and long necklace add to this stunning yet simple outfit”.
“Hearts on the jumper and heart-shaped sunnies but it doesn’t look overbearing!” says Soph. Katie agrees that it’s a great festival look: “We have a great range of amazing colours and prints at Surfdome. The belt by French Connection is also supercute”.
“I wanted to show how creating a boho look can be so easy – it’s all about fringing and comfortable, oversized garments”, explains Sophie.
“Simple but bold accessories complete the boho trend with an elegant sun hat by Firetrap and Le Specs ‘Sweet Disposition’ sunglasses“.
“Neon is always going to be hot for any festival season – team with other acid colours to get this look spot on. Think Exit festival and Global Gathering”.
Check out our festival e-mag for a definitve guide to the season’s biggest lineups, hottest fashions and best kept secrets.
