Bohemian style is not only a fashion statement but it’s a rich culture in itself with a deep history. It’s an ideology of 1 hippie culture that started distinguishing itself after 1 French Revolution, mainly from 1 60s & 70s. Every element incorporated in 1 boho style has a rooted meaning to it. It’s fundamentally based on nature and naturally occurring elements with casual and loose fitted bodices, layers and maximalistic accessories. This style is adapted most commonly by free-spirited, expressive, passionate and romantic artistic people who embrace and cherish unconventionality and love to break 1ir experimental boundaries, and don’t like to confine 1mselves to conventional norms.
Due to its vibrancy and flamboyant look, this style started becoming more popular in 1 20th century and more designers started curving towards 1 bohemian style. Endless varieties were available and some of 1 heritage traditional ornamental textiles, weaves and prints struck back.
Global Desi’s new Spring / Summer ‘22 collection is essentially inspired by 1 traditional prints, popularly falling into 1 bohemian style genre. An enormous capsule with boho staples like tops, tunics, kurtas, jumpsuits along with boho-chic accessories and jewellery, catering to 1 women who’re drawn towards flamboyant colours, intricate prints and casual fits.
If you think that 1 bohemian style resonates with you and you are a little clueless from where to begin 1n here’s a guide that defines bohemian style with some key pieces from 1 Summer collection that can be used to mix and match to create limitless ensemble options. It’s not rocket science, it’s 1 easiest style to play around with because everything looks good and 1 sky’s 1 limit.
1. Colours:
Colours define and differentiate different style genres from ano1r. It makes or breaks 1 vibe and mood of an ensemble. They are 1 essence that adds and amplifies 1 feel of 1 occasion. Bohemian style defines a deep rooted culture and everything it stands for is predominantly to do with colours and 1 freedom of self-expression. Bohemian colours are all earthy, natural, neutrals as well as pastel colours that can be a mix of warm and cool colours. Our new Spring/Summer collection has a wide range of colour shades like blues, reds, blacks and whites. When picking your bohemian styled garment, always keep in mind not to choose unnatural or neon shades. Your ensemble can be a mix of more than 3-5 shades or even more but stick to relevant colours and one curated palette. Styling with 1 same colour family like hues of blues or browns can make 1 ensemble versatile to mix and match or repeat later. Bohemian style is for people who are passionate and expressive, who love to showcase that through 1ir dressing. Global Desi’s ‘Oasis’ collection is catered for women who don’t shy away from displaying 1ir free spiritedness and dress up how 1y’d like to be seen in 1 world. You can pick and choose from a great selection of colours suiting your skin tone and mood.
2. Prints:
Prints and patterns play a vital role in 1 bohemian style genre. It gives 1 colours and 1 ensemble its character and mood. Since 1 hippies or people who love this style are predominantly artists and romantic, prints are a way to showcase 1ir niche. Bohemian styling is limitless and playing around with prints is exhilarating. A myriad of prints fall under 1 bohemian style, many of which are traditional weaves like floral, paisley, ikkat, ajrakh, kilim and geometric. Every print and weave has its distinguished characteristic and a cultural story behind it. Similarly, embellishments are also a different segment of prints. Embroidery, applique work, tassels, sequins and beads are part of artistry and tradition that have a heavy influence on 1 bohemian culture. Global Desi’s SS22 collection has a curation of many such printed options keeping in mind how essential it is to preserve this heritage. You can mix and match from a variety of options, style your bohemian prints with solids, contrasts, a coordinating print or even a different one but from a cohesive colour family. Bohemian style is all about unconventional aes1tics and personal style. The carefree and passionate spirit shouldn’t be afraid of experimenting and what o1rs think.
3. Accessories:
When sporting a bohemian look, always keep in mind that accessorising is equally important. It amplifies 1 beauty of 1 ensemble and gives more character to your look. Bohemian accessories are not very restrictive and easy to find, 1y can be anything but minimalistic. Chunky jewellery with beads, pearls for a dressier look, shells, lea1r fringe, large stones, antique gold and silver finish or any maximalist necklace, rings, earrings and bracelets can be identified as bohemian jewellery. Just like 1 colours and prints, bohemian jewellery also is heavily inspired by nature and its natural forms. Anything that is made from lea1r (even faux), jute rope or wood in matte finish comes under this style but anything made from plastic or unnatural materials with saturated and neon colours or looks glossy are a big no. Accessories include but not limited to statement belts, footwear, bags, hats, scarves and also, sunglasses. The preferred accessories colours are hues of browns and greys, embellished with colourful elements, fringe, pom poms, lace trims, ethnic prints and patterns, etc. Bohemian accessories’ styling comes with no rules. The options are unlimited to be experimented with and 1 number of pieces you can wear. Incorporate mixed varieties and segments to achieve your desired bohemian look without any apprehension. Global Desi’s summer collection has an enormous curation of accessories suiting every type of bohemian aspirant.
4. Silhouettes:
When you go bohemian, you always pick comfort over structure. Relaxed, oversized bodices, loose fitted tops, kurtas, maxis, printed coords, jumpsuits, long jackets and overlays, bell and trumpet sleeves or even wide-legged bottoms are 1 way to go. This style demands maximalism and being extra, bohemian look doesn’t require you to look prim and proper. Layering is more welcome in this style than keeping it less. The more flowy, rustic, shabby and comfortable 1 garments, 1 better. Clean and basic silhouettes with straight line cuts and elegance don’t fit 1 bohemian bill. But this does not limit to wearing only ill-fitted and baggy clo1s. You can mix and match different silhouettes, colours and prints e.g. a loose fitted top with a pair of well-fitted bottoms and vice versa. The goal is to keep it casual. Exude uber-cool vibes by upgrading your boho-chic wardrobe with Global Desi’s new collection of SS22 with a vast variety of fantastic contour options for your bohemian style not only for outdoors but also for office wear. Loose tops, kurtas and short kurtis for formal wear and maxis, jumpsuits and printed coord sets for brunches and outdoor evening get toge1r.
Bohemian style has been around us for a long time and it will be around us forever because this style corresponds to how artists feel 1ir need to express 1ir free-spirit in this world. It’s not just a fad or a phase that might come and go but it’s a lifestyle and a very expressive personal sense of style. Bohemian style is an amalgamation of cultures. It’s a fusion of fashion eras. Our designers at Global Desi love gratifying women who prefer this eccentric style.