A Quest Called Tribal: African, Native American and Boho Inspired Finds
Fashion aficionados have been drooling over the "tribal chic" looks that strutted down the runways at the Dior, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Marc Jacobs and Azzedine Alaia Spring/Summer 2009 shows. The Dior collection, for one, was heavily influenced by Galliano's
travels through Africa: one of the show's biggest showstoppers was a pair of animal print platform sandals with metallic straps and a heel carved to resemble an African fertility goddess.
Now, after months of waiting to buy these goodies (and the more affordable versions fashioned by mass retailers), we can finally become style globetrotters. From patchwork designs to elaborate beadwork, shell details, animal prints, feather embellishments, braided leather motifs, and fringed trim, this spring's styles are a little Celopatra, a bit Josephine Baker, a smidgen Last of the Mohicans, a dash of Erykah Badu, and a pinch of Frida Kahlo with some Iman, Kay Amin and India.Arie added in (among many, many others).
Check out some of the most exciting offerings, which span acros a broad price range — so there's something for every global marauder.
Tibi Strapless Printed Dress, $330. Visit Net-A-Porter.com
West/Feren Berkshire Hip Purse, $172. Visit RavinStyle.com
Fiona Paxton Sylvie Necklace, $300. Visit Shopbop.com
Alexis Bittar Coral Drop Earrings, $290. Visit AlexisBittar.com
Sunshine & Shadow Hand-Dyed Silk Scarf, $112. Visit WinkNYC.com
Louis Vuitton African Queen Clutch, $1530. Visit LouisVuitton.com
Blu Bijoux Red Mixed Media Stackable Bangle Bracelets, $45. Visit MaxandChloe.com
Mystique Multi-Color Beaded Fringe Sandals, $120. Visit Singer22.com
Vivre Selection Shell Hooped Earrings, $122 each. Visit Vivre.com
Crumley Penta Mahogany Bangle, $198. Visit Shop.CrumleyNewYork.com
Marc Jacobs Amazon Shoulder Bag, $2500. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Bebe Katrin Leather Exotic Sandal, $149. Visit Bebe.com
Moyna Beaded Silk Clutch with Mother of Pearl, $115. Visit MoynaBags.com
Alexis Bittar Hinge Bracelet with Painted Zebra Pattern, $259. Visit RevolveClothing.com
DANNIJO Mohican Necklace, $362. Visit Dannijo.com
Rachel Leigh Olivia Snakeskin Ring, $98. Visit Shopbop.com
Sam Edelman Gisela Wooden Beaded Sandal, $89. Visit Endless.com
Gold Tiger Hoop Earrings, $38. Visit ShopKitson.com
Allyson Smith Designs Gold 8 Moon Earrings, $464. Visit AllysonSmith.com
Anna Sui Daisy Crochet Fringe Belt, $79. Visit Shopbop.com
Tribal Bead Bracelet, $5.80. Visit Forever21.com
Lovely People Avery Sandals in Red, $124. Visit Piperlime.com
Leather Navajo Cuff, $18. Visit UrbanOutfitters.com
Chan Luu Brown Leather Wrap Bracelet, $220. Visit Fragments.com
Leather Braided Drop Earrings, $20. Visit UrbanOutfitters.com
Balmain Fringe T-Strap Sandal, $750. Visit ELuxury.com
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