J'AIME JUNE 2019

FA S H I O N
Festival of fashion
WHETHER YOU’RE GLAMPING AT GLASTONBURY OR BRONZING ON THE BEACH AT
BENICASSIM, ACHIEVE BOTH FIELD AND FASHION-PACK APPROVED STYLE WITH OUR
FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS, SAYS AMY NORBURY
FESTIVAL season is once again upon us, that time of year
when music and fashion collide and when fields up and down
the land become catwalks for festival-going fashionistas to
strut their stylish stuff.
From crystal-encrusted shades to boho maxi dresses, be festival
season’s headline act with our retinue of field-ready outfits.
What do festival-going fashionistas and farmers have in
common? The answer is wellington boots - more specifically,
Hunters. Founded in Scotland and steeped in heritage, the
home-grown brand is still going strong since its opening in
1856. Today its famous rubber shoes are near-synonymous
with the rainy British weather, making them the ultimate
festival wellies to brave notoriously muddy grounds.
Although cut-off denim and Hunters are the backbone of
many a festival-friendly outfit, the Glastonbury look is about
so much more. This is the festival where British charm,
eccentricity and creativity shine; where anything goes;
where you can nonchalantly walk around sporting a feather
headdress or a metallic space-inspired jumpsuit and no one
will bat a starry, glittery eyelid.
A sequin tee is the perfect foil for your denim, adding a splash
of glam and a touch of drama to your festival attire, while a
printed kaftan is perfect for throwing over your outfit when the
evening chills set in.
If your idea of Glasto glam owes more to the hippy-inspired
days of Woodstock, then a dreamy printed dress should be
on your must-pack list. Fabulous florals are a perennial style
staple, but this summer opt for prints with a bit more pizazz.
Any and all animal prints should be right at the top of the
list - after all, they are the new neutral - while polka dots and
stripes are also having a fashion moment. For extra on-trend
points, just combine them all!
Weatherproofing your festival wardrobe is essential in the
unpredictable British climate, so make sure you pack a good
waterproof. But call time on dowdy anoraks; this year’s chicest
festival raincoats embrace Bacofoil metallics and pastel-hued
PVCs.
Having risen from the ashes of touristy connotations, belt
bags continue to hold court as the festival bag du jour. Newly
evolved from ‘80s-era fanny packs and hardy nylons, the
modern belt bag comes in a flurry of iterations from buttersoft
leathers and logo-laden canvas. If you need a bit more
room for your festival essentials, then swap the belt bag for a
cute backpack.
BEACH COLLECTION MAXI DRESS
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