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It’s summer, and I’m eager to take a weird trip with out of the box prints, holographic metallics, decadent jewels, and accessories that are a bit surreal… Psychedelic inspiration is easy to find in trippy colors, off-beat works of art, and especially in vintage imagery — the summer of love can provide endless ideas, perfect for summer festivals, or every day demonstrations of peace and love. See below for some great inspiration and clothing and accessories that you can shop now to get the perfect psychedelic look.

Inspiration

Paisley printed top from Gucci Cruise 2014

Johnathan Zawada

Mariljke Koger-Dunham

‘Melting’, Nick Knight

Vogue Hommes International S/S 2006 Kate Moss by Bruce Weber

Mixte May 2009 photo by Ben Weller

Style Scrapbook:

Psychedelic posters and graphics set the backdrop for Clover Canyon’s melting floral prints, Somewhere Nowhere’s hologram clutch and Shakuhachi’s paisley booties.

Scrapbooked items – where to find
1. Zoe and Morgan Amethyst Opal Antique Star Ring $1,170 at zoeandmorgan.com
2. Venessa Arizaga Tijuana Hangover bracelet $275 at venessaarizaga.com
3.Jil Sander Brooch $230 at yoox.com
4. Corto Moltedo ‘Python Splash’ clutch $1,037 at farfetch.com
5. Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 bag
6. Clover Canyon Floral-print jersey top
7. Yazbukey Key Ring $105 at colette.fr
8. Shakuhachi Gypsy Riding Boots $240 at shopbop.com
9. Somewhere Nowhere Small Hologram Clutch $62 bengtfashion.com
10. Foot Traffic Rainbow Swirl Tights $18.00 foottraffic.com
11. McQ Alexander McQueen Mineral-print cotton-blend faille skirt
12. Erickson Beamon Modern Moghul Stud Earrings
13. ban.do good time color riot hair comb $300 at shopbando.com

Mara Hoffman Pow-Wow cut-off one-piece $275 at bonadrag.com
Calla Blue Chow Dog T-Shirt $170 at avenue32.com

Other items I have found to be irresistibly groovy ;
Sophia Webster Flamingo Vinyl Lace-Up Bootie £485.00 sophiawebster.co.uk
Kormelitz Rococo Fuscia Earrings £426.00 at kabiri.co.uk
Marni Daisy-print-cotton-twill and knitted top $349 at theoutnet.com
Marina Makaron Original Sin silk scarf $200 at mmmakaron.com
Fred Butler Colour Stud Headband $345 at bengtfashion.com
Mary Katrantzou ‘Kal’ Printed Leather Skirt $2,705 at brownsfashion.com
Kurt Geiger Carvela clutch $120 at kurtgeiger.com
ME&ZENA ‘Rainbow’ heart ring $58 at farfetch.com
Anonyme Jewel Fairy Tales Earrings $209 at luisaviaroma.com
A-Morir by Kerin Rose Dreamcatcher Sunglasses $400 at condemnedtobefree.com

Polly Apfelbaum

Sebastiaan Bremer

Sophia Webster F/W 2013 Unicorn Handbag

Takeshi Murata

The Yardbirds, Little Games, 1967

Travess Smalley

Sienna Miller in Camille, 2008

+ Sites that are great for psychedelic inspiration ;
http://psychedelicway.tumblr.com
http://psychedelic-sixties.tumblr.com
http://theswinginsixties.tumblr.com

Alberta Ferretti Fall Winter 2013 Milan Fashion Week

Opened, Sasha Luss – Closed, Elizabeth Erm

Authenticity and familiarity were the aims of this collection from Alberta Ferretti. There was something a bit simplistic but without shying away from Ferretti’s trademark romantic details.

A few standout trends included a tendency towards shades of blue, black and white, traditional tartan, the use of rich velvet silks, and a mixing of bright jewel tones. The combination of which marked a standout collection from Ferretti, a departure from the wholly sequined looks from spring, and a hint of fresh modernism that’s sure to be trending come Fall.

Backstage, blue lace – look 13 on Kate Bogucharskaia and deep navy fur – look 14 on Irina Nikolaeva

Blue – a color trend on the runway, looks from bright to midnight ; look 23 on Lisa Verberght, look 13 on Kate Bogucharskaia, look 14 on Irina Nikolaeva, look 19 on Katya Riabynikina, look 20 on Marte Mei Van Haaster, look 22 on Fei Fei Sun, look 39 on Agne Konciute, look 21 on Grace Mahary

Look 14, a fur coat in a rich blue on Irina Nikolavea

Look 22 a historical looking blue jacket with floral embellishment on Fei Fei Sun

Sasha Luss opened in a monochrome look, white blouse tied with a black ribbon, long black skirt

There was an air of simplicity but the black and white was anything but basic ; look 1 on Sasha Luss, look 6 on Jamily Wernke Meurer, look 3 on Nastya Zhidkikh, look 41 on Mackenzie drazan, look 5 on Kremi Otahliyska, look 43 on Elisabeth Erm

Black and white looks backstage on Sasha Luss, Elisabeth Erm and Nastya Z

Elisabeth Erm closed the show in look 43 – a return to the black and white simplicity from the start of show – black and white ribbon at waist, ruffles, sheer fabrics, and beautifully tiered skirt

Tartan checks backstage look 15 on Julia Nobis and 16 on Caroline Brasch Nielsen

Another influential look ; tartan check – look 15 on Julia Nobis, look 38 on Esther Heesch, look 18 on Maartje Verhoef, look 16 on Caroline Brasch Nielsen

Detail look 16 on Caroline Brasch Nielsen

Detail look 19 on Katya Riabynikina in a bright blue velvet dress with pockets and floral embellishments

Fabric trends ; silk velvet – look 36 on Kremi Otashliyska, look 33 Daphne Velghe, look 32 on Jamily Wernke Meurer, look 21 on Grace Mahary, look 19 on Katya Riabynikina, look 10 on Mackenzie Drazan

Backstage look 33 on Daphne Velghe – deep violet velvet l/s column dress

Backstage – Jewel Tone looks on Clarice, Nastya and Juliana

Detail look 24 on Clarice Vitkauskas – bright purple short dress with long sleeves, smart pockets, purple floral embroidery

Color trend – jewel tones ; look 30 on Tilda Lindstam, look 31 on Emma Oak, look 29 on Dauphine McKee, look 26 on Juliana Schurig, look 24 on Clarice Vitkauskas, look 28 on Irina Kravchenko, look 25 on Nastya Kusakina

Detail look 25 on Nastya Kusakina – Chartreuse mini dress with embellished pockets