A lot of the collections on the runway at Fashion Week seem to have been influenced by Studio 54 for Spring 2011.
(Dries van Noten: Fashion week 2011)
(Bianca Jagger)
(Cher)
What I loved about that era was that even when you were in a pair of jeans (ala Cher) you were glamourous. It all looked so effortless. It was a time when everything was carefree and easy, including the hair and the clothes.
Halston Heritage has to date maintained the vibe of Studion 54 in all it's lines, including the current collection. It's full of simple pieces made from luxurious fabrics in vibrant block colours. Ranging from jumpsuits to flirty dresses, the collection is the epitome of Studio 54.
So this gave me some inspiration. I have some beautiful fabrics that I have no idea what to do with but this Halston Heritage embellished jacket actually inspired a DIY on a suit jacket I no longer wear.
(Black suit jacket)
(Sequin shrug)
I have as couple of really old sequin shrugs around that I never wear. I thought, in tribute to the Halston Heritage jacket above, the old suit jacket would look really cool with embellished lapels.
So I cut up the shrug and then stitched the fabric by hand to each of the lapels.
This is the end result!
I really like it. I think it definitely has that Studio 54 vibe that I was going for and would look great with me 'Carrie' skirt.
Now I have the 70s vibe I might try and see where else it takes me.
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