THE GRUNGE REVIVAL

It comes as no surprise that street style is looking more and more towards the 90s for inspiration, with designers such as Hedi Slimane and Dries van Noten spearheading the recent 'grunge revival' on the runway. Plaid shirts, ripped denim and visible roots are making a real comeback, and this post is dedicated to the collection that (in my eyes) best epitomises the trend in its heyday. Designed by Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis, the show featured a slew of high-profile supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Kristen McMenamy, all decked out in beanies and printed harem trousers.

Kate Moss for Perry Ellis SS1993

The collection almost seemed as if it had been engineered to combat the traditional "stoner" stereotype of the grunge look - in amongst the denim were a series of ultra-feminine looks that embodied the spirit of the trend with their loose, billowing fabrics and irridescent colours. More than anything, it was as though Jacobs had designed the collection with a character in mind, focusing less on the clothes and more on the woman that would wear them.

Menswear Highlight #3 - Dries Van Noten

Bringing camouflage to the catwalk, Dries Van Noten's latest collection demonstrated how to fuse comfort and style without compromise. Bold colour-blocking and loose fits were blended with artistic prints to create a look that was distinctive and effective - sticking to a basic utility colour palette of navy and orange brought continuity to the collection, making it one of the most interesting of the week.

Dries Van Noten S/S 2013

Dries Van Noten S/S 2013

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