The Haute Hippie – Fashion lets the sunshine in… Fringe, beads, and a whole lotta love

We went to see the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair on Broadway the other day and I have to say that the production is still wonderfully moving and that the costumes are right on the fashion money for one of Spring’s top trends: The Haute Hippie.

[img5188|right]Back in its day, there was the Rich Hippie look, which is what evolved into today’s modern BoHo inspiration.

Yes, we understand the political references to the counter-culture Hippie movement in its time, so no militant e-mails please like the ones we get about grunge— it’s fashion here, not politics! Yes, we even have a special place in our hearts for original hippies still living the lifein Woodstock, as pictured here.

But for you…

From the runway to the be-in, think about mixing in some good old Hippie flavor into your spring to summer wardrobe. Grab some American frontier spirit, a dash of Marrakech, a hint of India, plus a mix of carefree parts of an unknown globetrotter, and there you have the modern hippie look.

We are loving fringe, suede moccasins, beading, a little caftan, some feathers, ripped denim, embroidered accents, country florals, distressed boots or rugged gladiator sandals, and a general feel of a casual, easy, and natural silhouette that feels so right for the warmer months.

Go ahead and unwind with some BoHo inspiration and while you are at it, let the sunshine in!!!

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Hair, the musical

–April 09, 2009

Miss Sixty photo courtesy Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.