The One That Got Away // Tribal Crop Top

Tops like these…. originally worn by the Kuchi nomads as a dress patch to brighten up long cotton dresses. These days they are way more fun as crop top. Super sexy, gorgeous and unique all at once.

One-of-a-kind Authentic Tribal Crop Top / Dress Patch from the SS14 Collection

Style Lions Authentic Tribal Crop Top found it’s way to Burning Man 2014 and she was quiet a hit. Check out some of the pics of my favorite rainbow warrior Nina van Hilst.

Together with bestie Tamara & her Style Lion Headpiece

PS. Not worn, they make a great wall decoration.

More One-of-a-kind tops available at Style Lion’s Etsy Boutique

The One That Got Away // Silk 70s Vintage India Caftan

The silk vintage caftan from the SS14 collection probably used to be from a 70s flower child who took here back from her days in an Indian ashram….

We will never be sure, but it’s a fact that this pink flowy vintage caftan is a stunner. The silk caftan was made in India and dates back to the 70s. Still in such a great condition it was no wander that she got sold shortly after she was listed on Etsy.

Happy as a kid when I discovered she ended up in the collection of vintage collector and one of my favorite stylists Chloe Chippendale. She worked the caftan into the look book for the new jewelry collection of Child of Wild. Seems like my pretty vintage found it’s way to the to a perfect new free spirit.

Caroline Wilson is such a free bird in these shots….

Child of Wild images shot by Graham Dunn.

Take a look at the look book on the Child of Wild blog

The One That Got Away // 70s Sequined Elephant Vest

This vest is made for the cool kids….

Black velvet, sequined embroidery, puffy elephants & bright colors… This must be a vintage Carol Horn, made in Myanmar in the mid 70s.

Vintage Carol Horn Sequined Elephant Vest from the Style Lion’s SS14 collection

‘Bringing cultures and traditions of the past and present into her designs, Carol Horn uniquely creates a style that is both stylish and comfortable. She was the first to implement the essence of the 1960s, with collections of separates that carried over from season to season. To create fashionable designs from various cultures and traditions, Horn has used travel as a source of inspiration throughout her career. She made her first trip to India in 1969. After her India trip, Horn traveled extensively to find inspiration for her designs, including visits through Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Far East.’ *

Sounds like quite a life to me….

Vintage Carol Horn Sequined Elephant Vest from the Style Lion’s SS14 collection

That Late 60s & 70s Catwalk Revival – Trend or Mindset

That 70s revival is really hot. It’s everywhere; the main stream paper magazines, bloggers, street style and already on the fall catwalk shows.

Kickstarted by the original hipsters. From Mister Hedi Slimane’s first collection for Saint Laurent (2012) to many other catwalk shows. And now via the festival scene on it’s way to high street and into our closets.

Suddenly it struck me. While trying to imagine the hotness of my biggest fashion love since forever I wanted this trend to evaporate from earth. Don’t they have something ‘In’ every season, that will be ‘out’ the next?

Big chance, this is just another revival to keep the billion dollar fashion industry alive. On the other hand, it’s a style revival that suits time perfectly. One that celebrates love and freedom. Something we all want more than ever. Right?

Trust me, if not yet, it will get you too. You will spoil yourself with something suede, psychedelic, flowery, patchwork, fringe, ethnic or bohemian this summer. You too want to live out that 70s feeling. You celebrate love and freedom too, right?

But what happens when a new trend pops up? Will us fashion lovers loose ourselves into the next big thing?

It’s up to us to turn this trend into a true mindset. To me this trend is a keeper. What do you think, A trend to stick or just a quick fix to our summer (festival) wardrobe?

Whether it will stick or not, I believe these items will be a safe investment.

 

My old soul went to Woodstock

If only my hair grew longer than my nipples.

My highest goal was being everywhere and nothing but an awesome groupie.

My trips took me higher than the moon and brought me gems from around the globe.

Love was in the air.

The late 60s & early 70s, the days that celebrated freedom through love and rebellion. A fight against conformity. Let these pictures take you back in time…

The hippies believed that in order to change the world, they had to change their style. They wanted style based on personal inspiration, believes and experiences. Love trough happy gatherings and standing behind the choices they made. Freedom by wandering the world and experimenting with literally everything. A personal style that brought them higher, inspired by the things they came across and loved.

Dream away and dive into their minds.

Photo’s via Pinterest & there is more where this came from >> 

 

Woodstock Opening Ceremony. If only I could hang out with these dudes… 

The Style Lion // Let our new kimono’s take you higher

The (fashion his)story of the Kimono goes way back.

The kimono, from a Japanese original to the wardrobes of early 20th century’s avant-garde. And every time our inner cravings to travel, explore and wander comes back to it’s surface, the kimono finds her way back into our hearts. Recalling the late 60s / early 70s, where the wandering gypsies & bohemian groupies wore clothing that represented the idea of freedom. During this period the kimono became a more flowy and psychedelic version of it’s original… Last years we have seen her slowly conquer our hearts again. Which perfectly makes sense when you consider our insane but yet so much loved desire to explore temporary new mini worlds. Yes, I am talking about festivals.

Off course, the high street chains recognized the kimono love, which resulted in an overdose of cheap designs from the far far east. Ironic, don’t you think?! I only settle for the best and prettiest. The originals. Those who are made with love. The ones that will last untill our next wandering state of mind. Discover the latest additions to our kimono collection here.  

Curious about the influence of travel on fashion, read this blog post

 

Credits

Model // Olivia Lonsdale

Photography // Catalina Mosquera Rosas

Vintage & Global Treasures: The Style Lion

Spread the love

Welcome to our glorious brick & concrete jungle, part 2. Where our bohemian vintage dresses hit the streets of Amsterdam with our new found babe, Olivia. All, in honor of spring and our true mission to spread the love.

We love it when the free spirit meets the rebel. Where flying high meets kicking. In the end they all have the same purpose. 

Seen an vintage item that made your heart skip a beat? These beauties will soon be available on our vintage Facebook auction or website. 

Credits

Photography // Jalila Sam-Sin

Model // Olivia Lonsdale

Styling // Leonie de l’Orme

Styling Assistent // Annemarieke Haarsma

Vintage // http://www.TheStyleLion.com

From catwalk straight to my spring summer wardrobe, please…

A girl can dream… If only these pretty catwalk items could magically appear in my wardrobe. This personal favorite catwalk round up shows mostly SS14 best of rebels & free spirits. Topping it off with a sneak peek of AW14-15 festive must haves. Off course it wouldn’t be me if wouldn’t work them into my own style. Mixed with all time favorite ringer boots, denim, plain Ts, vintage hats & bags and silver ethnic jewellery. I’d better start hunting for vintage original look alikes now!

Saint Laurent SS14 // The biker jacket, a classic rebel winner. That leather cowgirl belt looks a lot like our – too bad sold out – vintage version

Versace SS14 // A suit that rocks

Rodarte SS14 // Leopard print & the vest, two personal favorites mixed into one

Isabel Marant SS14 // Perfect rebel & flower cild basics I could wear all day

Kenneth Cole AW14-15 // For the ‘don’t mess with me days’

Tibi AW14-15 // Take your lazy sunday into the week

Sibling AW14-15 // Here comes the sun

Mara Hoffman SS14 // Electric summer

Mara Hoffman AW14-15 // I just love everything she designs

Dolce & Gabbana SS14

Zadig & Voltaire SS14 // Bohemian Groupie

Valentino SS14 // Who doesn’t love a great caftan

Valentino SS14 // A fringe kimono jacket my 2014 must have

Jenny Packham AW14-15 // Wedding event material (always go for second best after the bride)

Zeynep Kartal AW14-15 // Love the comeback of the body

Sonia Rykiel AW14-15 // I guess I’m attending all my wedding events in pink/nude this summer

Jason Wu AW14-15 // Love it that the slipdress is making a comeback

images from Vogue.co.uk