Sneak Peak of Spring23 fashion through the BOHO Lens

Here it is January of 23 and it's dreary outside, so I personally am spending a lot of time indoors. It's great here in Arizona in the winter, most of the time, but it's been a particularly wet winter so far but we are only a couple weeks in (maybe we'll give it a little more time). It definitely seems different from other years though. Global warming? Yeah, probably. 

So I thought, what better way to waste my time than watching fashion shows on youtube right??? Does anyone else do this? Well if not, let me tell you how this boho soul will use this information to save the world from ourselves and save some money so I can still afford to eat during 2023.

These fashion shows for the Spring/Summer 2023 season were really pretty fun to watch. Not all of them but most. I started watching fashion shows about 3 years ago with my friend who was studying fashion design, but I have always loved fashion. I remember my mom subscribed to SEVENTEEN for me when I was maybe 13 and I had the best dressed Barbies on the block. Yes, young tweens and early teens still played with Barbies when I was that age. Ok well, I did anyway. So, I took one rainy afternoon this week to see these Spring sneak peak  shows:Versace, Chanel, Dolce&Gambino, St.Laurent, Prada, Givenchy, Valentino, Ferigamo, Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Hermes, Gucci, Herrera, and that's all I could remember when I decided to write them all down so I could share this with you. 

There were lots of trends and similarities. It makes you wonder, did they all go to the same cocktail party during the holidays and talk about it? Or maybe are these trends just a sign of the times. You decide.

HERE'S WHAT THE BOHO IN ME SAW

There were a couple of trends that stood out across all of the shows for me. There were collections that had a 'post apocolypto' vibe in which the designer was either positive about the outcome with lots of metallics and space age looking stuff which I thought was cool. It inspired me to pull out my silver puffer to finish out the winter for sure. Some were not as hopeful as the rest of us with tons of black and tattered and depraved looking stuff, as if we were going to have to live with zombies this spring. Those were not my favorite, except Versace's black. It was kind of goth with the giant chunky black heels and flowy black layers topped with leather jackets of all kinds, so I will be pulling out my black leather jackets and black fav pieces that are already in my closet to finish the winter and start the spring to get the look. 

Then there were collections that were just full on glamorous, reminiscent of the roaring 20's of 100 years ago. There was A LOT of black here too but lots and lots of sparkle as well. Sparkles were on accessories, jewelry and fabrics. So I personally will be pulling out my sequin tops to wear with sleek leather pants or flowy black pants, as well as some of my more glittery accessories. There was a lot of white and neutral (a boho staple) in almost every collection, and  some black and white together as well. Neons are back this season in pretty chiffons. Lots of sparkling red outfits and dresses too, feeling like a nod to Dorothy's ruby red slippers. Not surprising considering that most of us really wish we could just click our heels out of our current reality and just go home so that things can get back to 'normal'. 

A pretty much favorite color of mine was everywhere too. TEAL was presented from most designers in their favorite shades but all shades of teal were represented in the various shows I watched.

The F's were flying at most of the shows too, fringe, fur, feathers, and flowing fabrics were everywhere, so we are set there, my boho babes. There were hombre colors and even tie-dye fabrics (we have those), and tons of hats ( I have far too many). Denim is king this season, no problem for boho queens or princesses. Sheer fabrics. HMM, what to say, well they were everywhere in Europe. I have sheer things but I usually wear a cute bra or tank underneath (or panties), they didn't do that in Europe, those Europeans are like red, red, roses and they are a little (t)horny, I think. Ok, sheer is nice, but I think keep it for the bedroom, that's just me. I wear my sheers the way I said. There were lots and lots of belly buttons too so that's really sexy too and I'm sure we all have a closet full of mid- drift tops and low rise shorts and jeans and pants and skirts to show off those belly buttons and six packs. Slip dresses are also way in (did they ever leave for us?) and oh so sexy.

BOHO ACCESSORIES RULED

Black fringy bags, with platform sandals were all over, so were strappy high heeled sandals in all colors, sandals in general were everywhere and flats (thank you. rounded toes mostly for this season). This is great for me because I live in Arizona and I wear sandals year around. Don't worry though because boots of all kinds are still in too. So I will keep my boots, booties, shoe-ties and platforms AND flats at the ready and make sure I have all the right colors for my platforms. Yep I have 2 black pair, 1 beige pair, 1 grey pair and a silver pair, I bet you do too. I also pulled out all of my black bags and white bags of all sizes so I can pick one color or the other to go with everything,  (the black clutch or handled bags seemed to be most  prevalent in the shows). My black studded backpack is also going to get lots of use this season. There were lots and lots of  cool multi-strand necklaces, which us boho girls and guys (and theys, is this proper usage of this pronoun?) love to wear and I love to design and create them. So, chunky boho jewelry was there. AND flower embellishments were seen a lot too so pull out all of your flowers babe and go with it.

SO HOW ARE WE SAVING THE WORLD WITH THIS?

So, looks like I'm set for spring and I don't need to buy anything. But IF I DID, don't think for one second I will be spending $1000.00 for a skirt, oh wait, make that $3000 for this season. I like to know what the fashion experts  have to say so that I can go to my favorite second hand shops to see what I can find that reminds me of the fashion shows I just watched. Oh yes, I am a huge fan of recycled clothes, I can actually find these brands sometimes too at second hand shops. If I can't find what I need I buy the garments that are made of fabrics I like and modify them to make what I want. Sewing is a boho skill that really pays off after the initial investment of buying a sewing machine,  I actually bought a used sewing machine for my first machine. Shopping the thrift stores is a great way to save energy and it creates less waste. Not to mention that you are supporting local merchants if you buy from local owners and you're supporting very worthwhile charities if you are shopping from organizations that support their causes with the funds raised from their shops. It's the boho way. Plus I have to say honestly, I have ALWAYS found exactly what I was looking for at thrift stores and I have always gotten compliments on my outfits. You can try out your superpowers of manifestation and positive affirmation too when you go to these shops as mentioned in my blog: The super power we all have.  Just visualize and realize.

The were 3 shows that made me go 'oh I love that' with almost every piece and they were Viceta Wang,  Gorgio Armani. and Emporio Armani.

 Linked here are my 3 fav shows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drNDr3tldM0&t=17s  Viceta Wang- great boho fashions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFfCfF8D6Xs  Emporio Armani- beautiful show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StDB46SHsX4    Gorgio Armani- otherworldly beautiful designs and show

I would have to say that Versace and Dolce&Gambino were my next favs.

So there it is, the Jorisoboho spring 2023 sneak peak fashion show review. Now you know what to look for in your boho closet (ideas for the design of which will be discussed in a future post) or in your favorite thrift shops, because as you know, that is just so boho.

Peace and love to you beautiful soul, 

Jorisoboho

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Jori Konrad Jorisoboho is a private individual and is not sponsored by any of the brands mentioned in this blog.