Meryl Streep in Out of Africa
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The 1985 film with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford not only collected seven Oscars and won the hearts of viewers, but also significantly influenced the development of fashion trends of its time. The main admirer of the style of Karen, the heroine of Meryl Streep, created by Milena Canonero, was the designer Ralph Lauren. The combination of elegance and practicality – what became a characteristic detail of Ralph Lauren – was soon adopted by other fashion houses and then democratic brands.
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Jacquemus, Spring-Summer 2018
Saint Laurent, Spring-Summer 2018
Styling Traits: Out of Africa is set in the early 1900s, and all of Karen’s costumes are inspired by that era: light-colored suits with a low waist, straight knee-length skirts, white dresses and coats in the fashion of the 1900s, embellished with elegant ruffles, lace, embroidery , complete with small hats and elegant decorations. However, when the heroine Meryl Streep goes to the heart of Kenya, she dresses quite masculine – in pants and shirts in natural shades. And yet she remains feminine and fragile.
Saint Laurent, Spring-Summer 2018
Jacquemus, Spring-Summer 2018
Saint Laurent, Spring-Summer 2018
Tod’s, Spring-Summer 2018
Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
Katharine Hepburn in The African Queen
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Katharine Hepburn – the main promoter of men’s style and style icon of the 40s – could afford the most ascetic manifestations of the safari style. Generally what we love and wear today. Yes, and Catherine herself, with her chiseled features, free and stern demeanor, belongs more to the future than to the past.
Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
Josef, spring-summer 2018
Practicality is the main feature of Katharine Hepburn’s style. And also the kind of polished asceticism that has become the model of minimalist aesthetics. Simple loose suits, shirt dresses, leather sandals, bags and accessories in a “masculine” style and a minimum of details.
Celine, Spring-Summer 2018
Carven, Spring-Summer 2018
Roksanda, spring-summer 2018
Nina Ricci, Spring-Summer 2018
Marisa Berenson in White Hunter Black Heart
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This film is directly related to the previous one: the director of the film “The African Queen” became the prototype of Clint Eastwood’s hero. He appears to be shooting a film but appears to be hunting an elephant. All the members of the film crew, including the star of the film, look like real hunters.
Josef, spring-summer 2018
Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
Style features: Bright pantsuits are worn in Hollywood and Africa. Light silk sliding under a parka that protects from wind and sun, sandals with thin straps and brown aviator glasses – this is all that distinguishes a movie star from a worker on a charity mission.
Celine, Spring-Summer 2018
Jacquemus, Spring-Summer 2018
Roksanda, spring-summer 2018
Saint Laurent, Spring-Summer 2018
Peter Pilotto, Spring-Summer 2018
Ava Gardner and Grace Kelly in Mogambo
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The two mid-century superstars, even in the middle of the African savannah, remain true to the new style of appearance and exaggeratedly feminine silhouettes. But is it surprising that the two heroines are fighting for the heart of the brutal hunter played by Clark Gable?
Stella McCartney, Spring-Summer 2018
Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
And yet they are very different women. The heroine Kelly is a reserved, humble socialite. Always dressed simply, neatly, with a special luster that is characteristic of women of the highest circle and class.
The heroine Gardner is a New York seductress, flamboyant and flirtatious – one of those who does not miss an opportunity to emphasize her femininity and attractiveness. A distinctive feature is a bright exotic shade in the spirit of the 50s.
Jacquemus, Spring-Summer 2018
Saint Laurent, Spring-Summer 2018
Jacquemus, Spring-Summer 2018
Carolina Herrera, Spring-Summer 2018
Jane Porter from Tarzan
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There have been a lot of movies about Tarzan, but I think the cutest version of his girlfriend is still the animation. The charming Jane Porter arrives in the jungle in the guise of a strict Victorian young lady: in a dress with a high white collar, a fluffy skirt and bustle, neat shoes and white gloves, but she quickly gets used to it and practically becomes “her own”. “.
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Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
Roksanda, spring-summer 2018
Style features: the image of a learned lady is supported by suits in soft shades, accessories in the “school” style and other youthful charms, such as white socks under shoes and sloppy ponytails on the side. Another option is a shirt with a neat, strict collar under the dress (rich natural shades inherent in the safari style will help avoid the image of a teacher).
Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
Tod’s, Spring-Summer 2018
Roksanda, spring-summer 2018
Elsa Martinelli in Hatari!
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Journalism in the African field is not easy. Especially if the reporter has to join the hunters to complete the assignment and they refuse to take the girl with them.
Au Jour Le Jour, Spring-Summer 2018
Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
Roksanda, spring-summer 2018
Style features: how should a reporter in the African savannah dress to complete the editorial task as successfully as possible? The traditional safari-style combination of boiled white and gold sand is just what you need to look great in any condition. The heroine of the movie “Hatari!” it constantly draws attention to her narrow waist and generally plays on fragility (of course, after all, men can’t remain indifferent and not help a girl), and more androgynous people can limit themselves to men’s clothes to this extent.
Carven, Spring-Summer 2018
Lucio Vanotti, Spring-Summer 2018
Dorothy Lamour in Road to Zanzibar
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An exotic style show can be successful in Africa as well. Especially if the main character trades the classic 1940s style blouse and skirt for tropical costumes and the performers have a love triangle.
Carven, Spring-Summer 2018
Saint Laurent, Spring-Summer 2018
Stylish features: Tropical motifs in the form of prints, lace and embroidery, as well as accessories made of exotic animal materials (or their imitations) – this will give every summer outfit summer energy and drive. However, exotic natural motifs can be quite restrained and even strict.
Au Jour Le Jour, Spring-Summer 2018
Jacquemus, Spring-Summer 2018
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Saint Laurent, Spring-Summer 2018
Source: The Voice Mag
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