Anglomania S/S 2011 Preview

Vivienne Westwood’s Anglomania Spring/Summer 2011 collection

 Viv’s S/S 2011 collection for Anglomania referenced signature Westwood pieces of yesteryear and now I’ve come over all nostalgic for some classic rebel-chic!

Anglomania S/S 2011 was revealed at the Palais Brogniar, Place de la Bourse on 4^th July 2010 for Paris Fashion Days. The vibrant and edgy collection made more than a few references to the ubiquitous iconography of Vivienne Westwood’s collections circa 1970’s/ 1980’s. 

The legendary spirit and energy of Westwood’s original work was echoed within this celebratory collection. Me-thinks it will be received with much reverence and jubilation –another chance to scoop up a piece of timeless fashion-gold at half the price! Whoop whoop, be the first in line!

Anglomania revisited all of Viv’s best bits; from the ‘Pirate’ collection – reworked into draped stripe dresses and slouchy, strappy pirate boots. The corset was also revived once again in the seductively feminine tailoring -leather-bound at the waist- and similarly echoed in flirty Lolita-esque gingham dresses –equally sexualised with a leather bodice. 

Punk, bondage and mini crinis also made their appearances, as did voluminous shaped frocks, fluro-acid prints and elegantly tailored pieces.

Anglomania S/S 2011 takes stock of the classic iconic pieces that Westwood was renowned for and amalgamates those oh-so-desirable pieces into a collection that is not only timeless and effusive but that is also extremely wearable and versatile. No worries girls, these individual pieces can be worked for all seasons into your existing wardrobe to enhance your style and make that bold nod towards classic retro Westwood.

We especially love the heightened glamour of the collection, credit due to the ever-so-cutsie mini berets and hoe-down-chick- straw hats! Why wait for the collection to hit the shops, echo those dishevelled-frizz bouffants and have a go at those fierce fluro-eye shadows for maximum oooomph!