Our very own Fashion & News Editor, Hannah Almassi, revisits 70's chic with River Island's 70's inspired A/W collection.
There's no ignoring the fact that the 1970s is again present and correct for yet another season: the autumn/winter 2015 runways couldn't be more retro if they tried. Ogle the patch-worked bohemian dresses and suede fringing at Burberry Prorsum or the sharp trouser suits at Altuzarra and you’ll see that every sartorial variation of this decade has been done, from disco glamazon to hippy and back again.
So if you're looking for a one-stop shop that fulfils your many retro needs without stepping one foot into a thrift store (way too much effort, right?) then get thee to River Island. Flares? Tick. Striped role neck? Tick. Shaggy gilet? Tick tick tick! This fresh drop, the Seventies Luxe collection, provides more vintage vibes than a night out with Ali McGraw in Studio 54. **See below to win a £200 River Island gift card. **
If you’re looking for extra mileage from summer's prairie-girl dress then simply cosy up and slip on a sleeveless faux fur jacket. But if that back to school urge of jumping head-first into a new season look head-to-toe strikes, then start tailoring: a natty roll-neck, burgundy culottes and a sleek overcoat will do nicely.
There are ways you can nod to the new uptown 1970s via your choice of add-ons: those statement-making fringed knee-boots will provide more than a swish in a step (show them off with a shorter hemline!) but a snake print bag is as effective as it is versatile. We dare you to see how many outfits a neutral python-patterned piece of arm candy works with… See?
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