the bohemian collection by forever 21

Forever 21 has just released a new bohemian collection! They have taken bohemian style clothing and added an Aztec twist, with the help of many southwestern and tribal patterns. I wanted to use this as an opportunity to share some of my favorite styles and showcase la vie de bohème (the life of a bohemian)!

The original bohemian style was developed from the true style of the bohemians- people who were from the Kingdom of Bohemia (the modern day Czech Republic) and are similar to gypsies. Their style was composed of flowing garments that had a large variety of colors and patterns.

However, the idea of a bohemian is beginning to change. Presently, modern day bohemians are similar to hippies, and wear layered outfits of different vintage pieces.

Forever 21 has taken the bohemian style to another level with a inspiration of southwestern and Aztec designs. Each piece is no longer as loose, but contains many triangles or dark colors like black, navy blue, and oxblood and cranberry reds. The collection contains a variety of inexpensive sweaters, ankle boots, metal triangle jewelry, skinny embellished pants and more!

A model in a bohemian outfit.

A more modern bohemian look, with a flower crown.

I have shown a few pictures of catalog and fashion editorial ways of styling clothing to look bohemian, and you can see the consistency of flowing, relaxed pieces of the outfit. Forever 21 has changed it up a bit, and their collection adds a little more edge to the bohemian trend.

Jet-Setter Open-Front Cardigan ($29.80)

Embroidered Shirt ($17.80)

Tribal Print Embroidered Skinny Jeans ($22.80)

This collection certainly runs along the lines of Forever 21's always changing styles, and I am impressed at how they have gone against the grain to add their own flair to a common fashion trend! 

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