Dearest Reader,
You may call me Bowface! I don’t know when or where it started but I have become a fiend for bows of all varieties, from those adorning shoes, to natty hair bows and masculine bowties. I have determined that it started some time shortly before before the recent post on the UK’s winsome bow and lingerie proprietor Loulou Loves You. Since then my passion his escalated and on review of the blog I’ve been dropping bows, well, everywhere – check the last few posts for Sophie Hulme’s bow jacket and Moschino’s split bow shoes!
World is a quirky New Zealand label, well known for their flamboyancy and colour. Their latest collection features bows prominently, in all manner of positions.
On that basis, I went into their deluxe store for a closer look; and found they had a whole drawer full of hand made bow ties! It was like heaven for my wee flounce loving self. I spent a good ten minutes fingering the fabrics, pondering outfit applications and more. In the end I chose this velveteen darling:
I was already wearing the gold brooch that day but I just had to try it on straight away! Ah it just shows how intoxicated I currently am with ornamental knots. Very much looking forward to wearing it with collared shirts and some tailored jackets. If you’re keen on bow ties and crafty, the LA Times has a super guide on how to make bow ties. I’m going to try it out for myself soon.
Of course bows come in wider variations that just accessories. Over at style.com they have wrapped together a few runway looks that involve the almighty bow, declaring it as an affair that will not end. Indeed. I admired the designs of (from left to right) Wunderkind, Eley Kishimoto and Lanvin.
The symmetry between the Eley Kishimoto top and tie is really lovely. With strong Japanese connections (one half of the duo) I wonder if they have been inspired by the traditional form of a kimono butterfly belt…? Or just love bows. It’s all good nonetheless.
So there you have it, the bow working hard from head to hand to toe. Timeless with the ability to look dressy or casual. Could bows be the ultimate accessory? I’d love to know your thoughts.
Yours in fashion & obsessions,
Bowface
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Oh I love that top with the ruffle & buttons down the center! I have seen a few in boutiques here, maybe I should invest.
Thanks for awakening the bow thing in me, I don’t think I’ve really thought about them since I was a wee. It would be so cute to have a grosgrain one on a headband!
Johanna – A headband sounds fantastic – brilliant for bad hair days :)