Tribal
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Trends Translated: Tribal
Fashion has gone tribal crazy this season. The entire Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2009 catwalk show was a tribal adventure, brimming with exotic animal-print designs, heaps of feathery fringing and mega statement African-inspired accessories, have you seen those killer shoes Madonna flaunts in the ad campaign? Whether it\'s the leopard-print dress, the statement necklace or the global-traveller heels, it\'s official: tribal chic is the hottest trend for spring. Read on to see the tribal trend translated.
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Fashion,Whistles
Whistles dress
A dress with an animal print is a key look for this trend. The delicate pink hue of this dress is feminine yet the leopard-print screams tribal, and bears more than a passing resemblance to the cheetah-print dresses spotted on the Lanvin spring/summer 2009 catwalk.
Pink animal jacquard cocktail dress, £210 from Whistles
www.whistles.co.uk
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Topshop,Fashion
Topshop Boutique shoes
The tribal look is a great excuse to pile on the accessories and clash colours and patterns, and statement shoes are a must. Team the dress with these multi-strap heels with beaded tassels and splashes of red and teal for that oh-so-now one world look.
Red leather multi-strap shoes, £110 by Topshop Boutique
www.topshop.com
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Fashion,Dorothy Perkins,Freedom at Topshop,Accessorize
Bangle selection
Forget less is more, with this trend the more accessories the better. As well as the dress and shoes, stacking bangles and cuffs up your arms is an easy way to go tribal. Mix bangles in wood, vivid colours and prints in different sizes and textures to get the ethnic look.
Bangles from left: Wooden bangle set, £10 from Dorothy Perkins; Pink cuff, £15 by Freedom at Topshop; Zebra-print bracelet, £7 from Accessorize.
www.dorothyperkins.com
www.topshop.com
www.monsoon.co.uk
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Fashion,Dune
Dune clutch bag
Complete the outfit with a statement handbag. This beaded clutch from Dune in a jumble of colours could have come straight from a hippy market in an exotic land.
Multi-coloured beaded clutch bag, £85 from Dune
www.dune.co.uk
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Topshop,Fashion
Topshop feather alice band
For just a touch of tribal go all Pocahontas in an exotic headpiece. This large feather headdress is cool, fun and looks like you belong to a clan.
Large feather alice band, £12 from Topshop
www.topshop.com
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Fashion,River Island
River Island shoes
These heels are so Louis Vuitton, which is no bad thing at all. The designer shoes have been spotted on everyone from style queen Alexa Chung to indie film starlet Chloe Sevigny, but will set you back a whopping £1,590. This River Island pair has all the same traits as the designer version - laces, beading, animal print detail and criss-cross straps - but at a snip of the price.
Beaded multi-strap shoes, £64 from River Island
www.riverisland.com
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Fashion,Russell and Bromley
Russell & Bromley sandal
If heels aren\'t your thing, then plump for some tribal flats instead. These Aphrodite gladiator sandals from Russell & Bromley will have you stomping all summer and are perfect for the looming sunny weather.
Black and white gladiator sandal, £155 from Russell & Bromley
www.russellandbromley.co.uk
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Fashion,Accessorize
Accessorize bib necklace
A tribal look would not be complete without some global traveller jewels. This statement tribal necklace from Accessorize has the lot - bold colours, ethnic beading and exotic patterns galore.
Embellished bib necklace, £20 from Accessorize
www.monsoon.co.uk
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Topshop,Fashion
Topshop T-shirt
For just a touch of tribal fashion try a T-shirt with a graphic print on for size. If a dress is too much of a look for you, then this top, with Totem Pole design, teamed with a pair of jeans will work the tribal trend without looking too try hard.
Cream totum pole T-shirt, £18 from Topshop
www.topshop.com
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Fashion,Miss Selfridge
Miss Selfridge skirt
Cute, breezy and perfect for spring, this belted skirt with tribal print is a sure-fire new wardrobe staple.
Animal print belted skirt, £30 from Miss Selfridge
www.missselfridge.com
