Glastonbury – The festival renowned for its trend setting ability. The chance to flaunt outfits and ideas as muddy paths and grassy fields turn themselves into catwalks to pay homage to the weird and wonderful world of fashion. This summer as the heat rose and the festival celebrated its 40th birthday the trend setters, and er…rule breakers, were out in full throttle!
Forget hunter willies, straw hats, floral shirts and fur coats. Instead of opting for the classic festival look, don’t be afraid to step outside the box, and throw your imagination around to compete with the Glastonbury garishness.
Household items appeared to play a large role this summer, how about a set of fairy lights draped across the body, or perhaps a large lampshade – complete with floral covering and pink tassels? Hats were a massive trend, with precariously balanced objects creating shade from the sun, and head-wear to be proud of. If you are the owner of creative talents and fancy a bit of DIY fashion, then experiment with a roll of gaffer-tape. Empty beer cans and inflatable animals were amongst the head-wear witnessed…along with wigs – a highly desirable item to hide un-washed hair.
Disguising in fancy dress is a successful festival option. This year one fond character found running about the fields in the classic red and white stripes was Wally from ‘Where’s Wally?’. The costume may be easy, however tolerating the shouts of ‘I’VE FOUND HIM!’ every few minutes is not.
If clothes aren’t really your thing, then how about donning a pair of nipple tassels?! Fit for men or women who don’t fancy getting their threads dirty. Available in varying sizes, shapes and styles, the most popular witnessed upon the um, assets, this summer were glittery flowers. Just remember the sunscreen!
As for the slightly more sensible outfits opted for this summer, playsuits and leotards made an unsurprising appearance amongst the fields and tents. Despite neither being portaloo-practical, they are hugely comfortable and fashionable. And, as the temperature dropped at night, creating layers with denim or gingham shirts were a warm and popular option, along with the knee high socks!
And finally don’t forget to accessorise – Whether it is a statement bag, head scarf, or oversized glasses, to the more unusual vuvuzela horn and stuffed toy animals. You heard right, a stuffed toy animal. How about a bright orange two metre long lizard to be exact? Dragged along in the dirt via a dog lead and ready to trip over any unsuspecting pedestrians.
The catwalks of Glastonbury are greatly entertaining. So, my advice to you; pitch up a chair and be inspired by the braveness, and many mistakes amongst the festival tracks. However do choose inspirations wisely, as lampshade hats are not easily accepted outside the Glastonbury gates.
Georgina Whittle is a Magazine Journalism Student from Brighton.
g_whittle@hotmail.co.uk
blog: www.georginawhittle.wordpress.com
Festival Fashion – The outfits that shocked, seduced, and…puzzled.
Glastonbury – The festival renowned for its trend setting ability. The chance to flaunt outfits and ideas as muddy paths and grassy fields turn themselves into catwalks to pay homage to the weird and wonderful world of fashion. This summer as the heat rose and the festival celebrated its 40th birthday the trend setters, and er…rule breakers, were out in full throttle!
Forget hunter willies, straw hats, floral shirts and fur coats. Instead of opting for the classic festival look, don’t be afraid to step outside the box, and throw your imagination around to compete with the Glastonbury garishness.
Household items appeared to play a large role this summer, how about a set of fairy lights draped across the body, or perhaps a large lampshade – complete with floral covering and pink tassels? Hats were a massive trend, with precariously balanced objects creating shade from the sun, and head-wear to be proud of. If you are the owner of creative talents and fancy a bit of DIY fashion, then experiment with a roll of gaffer-tape. Empty beer cans and inflatable animals were amongst the head-wear witnessed…along with wigs – a highly desirable item to hide un-washed hair.
Disguising in fancy dress is a successful festival option. This year one fond character found running about the fields in the classic red and white stripes was Wally from ‘Where’s Wally?’. The costume may be easy, however tolerating the shouts of ‘I’VE FOUND HIM!’ every few minutes is not.
If clothes aren’t really your thing, then how about donning a pair of nipple tassels?! Fit for men or women who don’t fancy getting their threads dirty. Available in varying sizes, shapes and styles, the most popular witnessed upon the um, assets, this summer were glittery flowers. Just remember the sunscreen!
As for the slightly more sensible outfits opted for this summer, playsuits and leotards made an unsurprising appearance amongst the fields and tents. Despite neither being portaloo-practical, they are hugely comfortable and fashionable. And, as the temperature dropped at night, creating layers with denim or gingham shirts were a warm and popular option, along with the knee high socks!
And finally don’t forget to accessorise – Whether it is a statement bag, head scarf, or oversized glasses, to the more unusual vuvuzela horn and stuffed toy animals. You heard right, a stuffed toy animal. How about a bright orange two metre long lizard to be exact? Dragged along in the dirt via a dog lead and ready to trip over any unsuspecting pedestrians.
The catwalks of Glastonbury are greatly entertaining. So, my advice to you; pitch up a chair and be inspired by the braveness, and many mistakes amongst the festival tracks. However do choose inspirations wisely, as lampshade hats are not easily accepted outside the Glastonbury gates.
Georgina Whittle is a Magazine Journalism Student from Brighton.
g_whittle@hotmail.co.uk
blog: www.georginawhittle.wordpress.com