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NICOLE RICHIE ’S S/S 12 W INTER KATE AND HOUSE OF HARLOW 1960 COLLECT IONS ARE SET TO RE IGN I TE OUR BOHEM IAN SP IR I TS . H O L L I E F U R N I S S REPORTS

SIGNITURE STYLE

NICOLE RICHIE, the renowned trendsetter and newly crowned ‘Influencer of the Year’ by the Accessories Council, has redefined the concept of the bohemian with her exquisite and prominent labels, Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960. The socialite’s S/S12 Winter Kate collection captures the essence of both the exotic and quirky with the use of subcontinent charm and 70’s retro spirit. After embarking on a journey to enchanting India, Richie injects her Winter Kate clothing line with an abundance of bejewelled luxurious fabrics in a majestic, saturated palette of saffron, lavender, camel and rose. A mergence of the burnt, scorching deserts and the soft, subdued sunset hues both existing in South Asia, integrated with Richie’s iconic boho-chic style. Intrinsic detailing and decadent beading evokes a feel of the handmade trinkets found in the Souks of Marrakech, whilst the celtic and mosaic prints juxtapose with the minimalism of some Far East influenced designs. Garments included in the collection range from a black suede jacket with fringing to an oversized, kimono-like printed silk in dusty pink. The distinct aesthetics are mirrored in Richie’s footwear too where snake, leopard and

lizard skin embellish towering heels and comfortable flats, conveying a sense of the desert, jungle and vast plains

that surround the foreign lands which inspired the designs for the Winter Kate collection.

Her jewellery and sunglasses range from House of Harlow 1960 is an eclectic style recipe

of bohemian heart, Egyptian motifs and Swedish design. Her Sunburst necklace

cleverly marries masculine geometric shapes with a feminine, vintage

feel whilst the gold textured cuff resembles the body and stance of

an Egyptian serpent. No element of Richie’s designs are left to

chance, everything either portrays past traditions or

current cultures and there is always an aspect

that resonates with her own signature

‘hippy’ style, which evidently

in turn has gifted her

with an eye for

detail.

A TOUCH OF THE VINTAGE 70’S