Favourite Era

Get Inspired by Your Favourite Era

This Holiday, Get Looks Inspired by Different Periods in Fashion

Turn of the 20th century
Designer darlings Proenza Schouler took inspiration from turn-of-the-century fashion mastermind, Paul Poiret, for their lauded fall collection. Outfit yourself in sack frocks, graphic florals and bead-embellished eveningwear.

20s
Go all Thoroughly Modern Millie and chop your locks into a 20s-style flapper bob. Despite their over-the-top tabloid reps and bizarre personal lives, besties Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes make structured crops look chic. Pair with a Poiret-style Art Deco dress and you’ve got the ultimate NYE look.

30s
A pom-pom adorned toque may keep your ears frostbite-free but it’s not exactly the chicest choice. This winter, opt instead for a 30s-inspired wool cloche. Pair it with a frock coat – a coat so dress-like you'll want to spend all your time outdoors – and make your travels oh-so-much-more fashionable.

40s
Channel the glamour of Veronica Lake with soft waves, long lashes and lips painted in plush red. 1940s screen sirens played muse to designers at Gucci, Valentino and Roberto Cavalli so rent a film noir detective flick and take notes.

50s
After years of hard-shouldered, flat-chested wartime clothes, Christian Dior introduced what was called “The New Look.” The nipped waists, ample busts and figure-hugging skirts became synonymous with sophistication through the 50s. The silhouette is back this season and rendered in a little black dress, is perfect for cocktail party season.

60s
Slick patent accessories shine for holiday. Clutches, carry-alls, ballet flats, platforms and belts look festive in shiny leather. Stay away from white go-go boots and choose deep jewel-tones, metallics and classic black.

70s
Skip disco and stick with the bold, geometric elegance of the 70s. Red, grey, navy and black in slim shapes, like a long coat or high-waisted straight-leg pants look clean and new this season. Accessorize with a structured bag and almond-toed pumps.

80s
Studs, rivets and black leather biker jackets all made appearances on the runway. The trick is to mix hard-edged punk elements with flirty, feminine features. Try a studded belt over a chiffon dress or a leather bomber with skinny jeans and a sequined tank.

90s
The best dresses come in fabulous brights. They’re not quite the neon of the 90s but close. Fuchsia, day-glo green and electric blue will have you outshining the Christmas tree.

2000 and beyond
While retailers have been pushing highly unflattering metallic leggings for a few seasons now, they’re not really the future of fashion. Opalescent and metallic finishes are showing up on dresses, blouses and even jeans. The key to looking futuristic is to find classically tailored pieces in surprising fabrics and sheens.