Season Favourite: Ethnic- & Folklore-Inspired Fashion Trend S/S 14

Bags on top: Etro - Jean Paul Gaultier - Etro. Runway looks: Etro. Cemnter bag: Ralph Lauren. Lower row: Etro, Jean Paul Gaultier, Just Cavalli.
Tribal-, ethnic- and folklore-inspired looks were all over the runways this season and are one of this summer`s most important trends, my favourite one, in fact. Learn all about this versatile and colourful trend below.   Etro   Colourful tribal-, floral-, or exotic prints are essential.   Roberto Cavalli`s interpretations of the Kaftan and the Poncho.   Adaptations of iconic pieces of clothing from far-away cultures add an exotic twist and unknown comfort.
  Chloe`s Sari dress and Harem pants at Jean Paul Gaultier.
  Etro    Maxi dresses in all-over print are a must-have this summer and crucial for this trend as well.
Roberto Cavalli - Chloe - Etro    Leisure, wide pants and skirts become sexy when worn with light off-shoulder chiffon-tops.   Runway: Chloe, necklace: Brunello Cucinelli, coat: Burberry, bucket bag: Etro, top handle bag: Chloe, wedges: Chloe, lace-up sandals: Roberto Cavalli.
Earth tones like browns, beiges and greens are a great addition or alternative if you don`t want to go colour-crazy.
Runway: Roberto Cavalli, scarf: Etro, bag: Ralph Lauren.   Fringes adorn ponchos, tops, scarfs, shoes and accessoires.
Runway: Etro. Bags: Chloe. Left side wedges: Chloe, python wedges: Salvatore Ferragamo, wooden heel sandals: Brunello Cucinelli   Organic materials like cotton, leather, cork or wood add a 'natural' look without being 'basic' or boring. . Etro    Opulent over-sized jewelry adds oriental glamour. More is more, in this case!
Collages compiled by DressCode:HighFashion.
Pictures are property of the respective brands. Jean Paul Gaultier pictures by Patrice Stable & Rainer Torrado.

Are you wearing ethnic- & folklore-inspired fashion this season?