“...dance to the beat of a tribal drum with modern, African-inspired pieces”
~Vogue
The Tribal Trend is back with a full throttle revamp for Spring 2010! Think multi-colored, multi-faceted and...a trip to Africa. Tribal is your opportunity to be vibrant without being predictable. Here is your chance to pull out your ikats, batiks and treasures you have collected during your travels and sass them up for one of this seasons hottest looks.
Update any boho chic style with a twist of tribal by pairing it with statement jewelry, scarves and shoes. Or take the trend by it's horns and convert your look from head-to-toe. Jungle prints will mingle with slashed up, asymmetrical and rugged tribal impressions, while ethnic mosaics will be drenched with unexpected color combinations. The look is day-to-night dynamic and can even be pulled off with the "clog" that is making its comeback this spring too! (thanks to Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel...)
Givenchy's Spring 2010 (left) tribute to streamlined tribal was immaculate. This zebra-esque print is splashed onto rich silk for an intense impression. From one end of the tribal interpretation to the extreme opposite is celebrity, Kayley Cuoco (right). She taunts her tribe in a colorful maxi-dress that is printed in a vibrant asymmetrical mosaic pattern.
Stella & Dot's Cortez Cuff has a larger medallion design made of turquoise, glass and wooden beads. The espresso leather base makes the colors pop with drama. Finally, the handmade cuff is finished with a two-snap button closure for a secure fit.
If you want just a touch of the trend try the Tribal Dance Scarf at Nordstrom. Innate artwork pops with hues of blue, coral and canary yellow's for a fresh take on inspirational pieces.
The Tribal Rhythm Tank at Anthropologie has a boho-chic vibe to it. Ethnic artwork is patched onto a cotton and silk blended tank in a sporadic fashion.
The Native Habit Skirt from Forever21 is a great piece to jazz up! Hide the elastic waistband under a chunky belt . Then, skew from the basic white tank by mixing in a dustier blue top for the hot "blue on blue" trend. When going tribal you can mix in mismatched colors for a kaleidoscopic and loud look!
Finish your look at your feet with the REPORT Redding sandal at Nordstrom. The medallion embellishment is dressed with earthtone and energetic colored beads for a distinctive look.
