Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Brits Embrace the Poncho

Perhaps it's the distinctive British weather that has tipped the fashion pages into embracing garments that put ease first. Ponchos are officially in. Waterproof ponchos and fleece ponchos are in inquire as comfort, warmth, practicality, and style combine in one genius piece of design. Perfect for winter, Perfect for spring and good for autumn when the weather can't make its mind up. It's a year-long investment.

Ponchos are connected with Mexico and Peru, originally designed to allow the wearer to work outdoors freely and keep warm. And in the Uk, ponchos are increasingly popular with the disabled and the elderly thanks to the flexibility of the clothes allowing free time of movement. But ponchos have also been embraced by the fashion world. At the 2010 New York Fashion week, fashion lovers went crazy for collections offering the contemporary girl "exactly what she wants: charming, cool clothes. Capes, ponchos, and bike jackets were the cover ups of choice..."

Poncho

In Seattle, a prominent designer retailer stocking high end brands also hit the headlines for stocking a range of beautiful woven ponchos, scarves and arm warmers; the designer worked with artisans in Peru to offer men a slight flair and flavour to their wardrobes.

The poncho could be every stylists dream, with many of this winter's designs being inspired by the 'bat-wing' sleeves with stylish cuts, Perfect for draping over an outfit for instant warmth and ease while still seeing easily chic. prominent fashion shows have also incorporated the much-loved poncho onto the catwalk. This season models have flaunted their stuff wearing a canvas of colourful knits with cowboy inspired patchwork ponchos. When style and ease combine effortlessly, fashion lovers sit up and take notice!

Brits Embrace the Poncho

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