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1920s flapper fashion returns

Written by Tania Braukamper

When Kate Moss attended the Glastonbury Festival earlier in the year wearing delicately beaded capelets and boleros, we suggested that a 20s/30s vintage revival was on the way. It took a little longer to catch on than the PVC pants did, but the renaissance we predicted is finally here.

Kate continues to be the main driver of the trend, pushing it through her Topshop collection, and most recently starring in a photoshoot for December Vogue UK styled with hat tipped to the same era.

Kate Moss in December Vogue; Kate Moss for Topshop beaded flapper dresses and cape; The Great Gatsby; Coco Chanel.

The icons and influences:

• F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
• Louise Brooks and Clara Bow
• Coco Chanel
• Jazz

The elements:

• Beading and fringing
• Drop-waists
• Kate Moss for Topshop
• Short bobs
• Flapper headbands

Trend status:
We expect the flapper revival to be in full force in 2008 - we're already seeing lots of beading, sequins and fringing in stores. The current take is less about a head-to-toe look and more about mixing it up - teaming a delicately beaded piece with this season's cropped leather jacket or patent accessories will give the flapper trend it's modern edge. After all; flappers were rebels in their day.

Trend Updates

Drew Barrymore goes flapper in Alberta Ferretti

Fashion Trends 2008

Want to read more on this trend? Then read our 1920s Flapper Trend for 2008 blog post for updated details on how to make this classic trend work for you. If you'd like to stay ahead of more fashion, hair, and beauty trends in 2008, check out Fashionising.com’s constantly updated Fashion Trends 2008 bible! You'll find more articles like this, along with a tips on key looks you should invest in and those to avoid.

Written: 5th November 2007 at 23.23

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