Statement Sunglasses
“The statement sunglasses shown here are Prada. The brand is doing a great job when it comes to adding an artistic aesthetic to an item that you generally don’t want to be too overpowering,” explains Owen.
Double Denim
“Double denim works best when styled tonally with lighter washes for shirting and rider jackets and deeper indigo shades for jeans,” says Owen.
Odd Sneakers
“Sneakers really had their moment on the Fall 2014 runways with Chanel and Dior taking an overtly feminine approach to the mostly street-focused item. At SXSW, girls and guys mixed odd sneakers together to add stark color and pattern contrast to their footwear,” explains Owen.
Street Goth Looks
“SXSW isn’t generally associated with a boho aesthetic as it is the only music festival that boasts quite a diverse and eclectic roster of music genres,” says Owen. “This then informs the audience and we see a range of looks from urban streetwear kids from Houston to indie vintage-inspired girls from Los Angeles. Festival style as a whole moves at a slower pace than catwalks, but it’s those pockets of trends that bubble up from the street that really give newness to general festival looks.”
Fanny Packs
“Fanny packs are definitely about practicality but there is also an element of design and interest there which is important to the juniors market. For example, the Mickey Mouse patch fanny pack,” highlights Owen.
Prim and Proper Styling
Iridescent Materials
Back Messages
“Back messages have been emerging throughout this past year. Bold marker-pen lettering or naïve paintbrush effects are used to create tongue-in-cheek statements on the back of boxy denim jackets and utility shirts. Slogans were moody, emotive and rebellious with statements such as ‘I hate everyone’ and ‘I’m not sorry,'” notes Owen.
Images courtesy of WGSN
