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Fashionable attire from the 1980s is back with new meaning. Today’s bow shirts are both sophisticated and cool, a far cry from the prim styles you might see on the show. mad Men. Designers are embracing spring styles with urgency, giving each style a unique twist and flair. It’s been reimagined in endless forms – knotted loosely at the nape, tied like a bow tie, left loose with ease, or embellished with a brooch to add extra sparkle.
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On the runway, Saint Laurent played up the exaggerated poplin bow shirt, establishing it as the new power top. Celine offers a slightly more wearable interpretation, leaning towards tie-style ties peeking out from under leather jackets. Khaite experimented with a modern bow tie, while Givenchy tied a classic poplin shirt at the waist. As usual, Toteme gives us an effortlessly untied look that wraps loosely at the nape of the neck. Ulla Johnson’s pussy-bow blouse gets vibrant and playful, paired with matching printed trousers for a head-to-toe moment. Dress it up or down; paired with denim, trousers and pencil skirts, its versatility is evident. Read our styling guide below to try it out for yourself.
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take a bow
Tuck Another Tomorrow’s bow shirt into a crisp leather skirt to recreate Saint Laurent’s “decadent aristocratic” look; the dramatic knot is reminiscent of Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall 2023 menswear show, when he first experimented with exaggerated shirt bows. Statement earrings and pointy-toe heels are also essential.
