Surrey Frills

from SURREY ROCKS 2023

For Her

WE ARE MARIE AND CLAIRE, A MUM AND DAUGHTER DUO WHO HAVE MADE IT OUR MISSION TO SHOUT ABOUT SURREY’S INDEPENDENT STYLE CREDENTIALS THROUGH OUR MULTIFACETED FASHION HUB SURREY FRILLS. SELF-CONFESSED SMALL BRAND ADDICTS - WE HAVE LEFT NO QUIET BACK STREET UNTRAWLED IN OUR QUEST TO BRING YOU SURREY’S SARTORIAL SECRETS. IT’S OUR MISSION TO SHOUT ABOUT SURREY’S STYLE CREDENTIALS - THE LOUDEST TRAILBLAZING VOICE IN SURREY’S INDEPENDENT FASHION SCENE. IN A GLOBALISED WORLD WE HAVE SET OFF TO SPREAD A LITTLE INDEPENDENT SPIRIT, WE STARTED SURREY FRILLS TO SHARE OUR SARTORIAL SECRETS- THE LANDSCAPE GOES WITHOUT SAYING- OUR MISSION NOW IS TO ENSURE OUR LOCAL BOUTIQUES AND BRANDS ARE CHERISHED, CELEBRATED AND SHOPPED. WHETHER YOU GET YOUR RISE OUT OF SKY-HIGH HEELS, STOMPING BOOTS, TIGHT & TAILORED OR LOOSE AND LOUNGEY LOOKS - WE HAVE YOU COVERED. WITH COMBINED CAREERS IN FASHION JOURNALISM, STYLING, MARKETING AND BRANDING, WE WANT TO PUT SURREY ON THE FASHION MAP. READ OUR REGULAR COLUMN HERE IN SURREY ROCKS FOR THE LATEST TRENDS, FASHION NEWS, STYLE TIPS & MORE. WWW.SURREYFRILLS.CO.UK

STEP BACK IN STYLE

The 1970s are remembered as an era of cultural shifts and movements in all areas - especially fashion. The decade was all about rusty neutral shades, bell-bottom jeans, halter necks, platform heels, jumpsuits and boho everything. The fabrics were sumptuous - shearling, velvet, silk and suede. Psychedelic swirls and fringing, oh how I loved this decade.

Ok, so men’s fashion didn’t fare so well - those superlarge collars looked a little more costume-y than chic. Shiny spandex? Hip-hugging bell bottom trousers? Chest hair, pornstache, bright leisure suits, and skimpy short shorts are best forgotten. Yes, 70s men fashion was truly shocking, but silly trends are part of our history, aren’t they?

My sartorial recollections may have slipped into rose tinted memory but I truly believe these were fashion’s greatest years. Embracing eclectic, folkloric, and gender-neutral pieces brought a visual identity to the rebellious spirit of the time. The decade was quite simply bold and overstated. Yes, 70’s fashion was all about individuality, Vogue magazine even proclaimed: “There are no rules in the fashion game now.”

This glamorous period also produced a slew of unforgettable, high-octane, high-profile style icons. Cher, Bianca Jagger, Jane Birkin, Debbie Harry, Grace Jones & Lauren Hutton made huge sartorial waves; this was the disco decade and an unabashed embrace of glamour.

STEP BACK IN STYLE

Who remembers Sister Sledge capturing the fashions perfectly in their 1979 hit ‘He’s The Greatest Dancer’ – Halston, Gucci and Fiorucci! Disco, dancing and decadence reigned supreme and the hedonistic haunt, Studio 54 attracted the world’s most glamorous actors, musicians and models.

Think of the iconic designer names that were indelibly marked into history during this decade, like Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld and Diane von Furstenberg. This was the time when mass-market, trenddriven fashion became more readily available with Barbara Hulanicki’s Biba kickstarting the idea in London.

Another legendary designer to emerge at this time was Halston. Famous for his simple creations and languid fabrications including cashmere, satin and suede. Halston’s pieces belied their artfulness. His signature look was never-let-them-see-you-sweat glamour with structural integrity.

As ephemeral as trends are, they have a way of coming back–even the most polarizing ones! 2023 sees a nostalgic revival of 70s fashion. On the runway, bell silhouettes are a key component to making interesting silhouettes next year. Marc Jacobs plays on the iconic ’70s shape with flared-leg jeans with a mid-rise waist, featuring copper hardware and, of course, corduroy, because what would bellbottom pants be without it? As Pre-loved fashion moves from niche to mainstream, we’re all looking back to yesteryear for style inspiration. So long ready-towear, lets hear it for retro-to-wear.

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