What has fashion got against buttons and zips? That’s the feeling we get from seeing all the bows and ties taking pride of place in fashion right now.
That’s not to say we’re not excited about this new development – the bow is big news. And we mean BIG, largely moving on from the dainty and delicate versions of previous seasons.
Bows are now used as statements, art pieces almost, and even layered up, here and there.
Saint Laurent’s transformation of the crisp white shirt is our favourite influential piece, the exaggerated pussy-bow blouse a strong and definitive statement look. But the bow has turned up in the romantic period throw-backs too, and has even overtaken the beauty world, a big looped satin piece a popular choice for anchoring a hair look.
The house of Dior has a long history with the bow detail, reimagined this season in the soft bow bag created by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
And if you want to go for something sure to stand the test of time, we remain captivated by fine jewellery house Graff’s diamond-studded Tilda’s bow pieces.
The best bow pieces to shop:
Zimmermann coat
Saint Laurent shirt
Graff ring
Rebecca Valance dress
Dior Bag
Tony Bianco Heels
Meshki dress
Nine West bag
Skall Studio shirt
Trelise Cooper skirt
Kathryn Wilson heels
