You’ll be testing your style borders this season with festive fashions inspired by Mexico. Rebecca Minkoff seemed to have Cabo San Lucas on the brain when she sent models down the runway in bold looks featuring colorful embroidery and elaborate cut-outs—not to mention a “Let’s Go to Mexico” T-shirt—paying homage to creative Latin American women like Frida Kahlo and Bianca Jagger. Similarly, designer Christian Siriano, who cited a trip to Isla Mujeres off the coast of Mexico as a source of inspiration, rolled out a flouncy, ladylike collection worthy of the most stylish señoritas. Combine that with Cynthia Rowley’s vibrant stripes and florals, and you’ve got a veritable fashion fiesta.
How can you incorporate this south-of-the-border style into your everyday wardrobe? This summer, Mexican-inspired details are everywhere. Look for ponchos, shawls, peasant skirts and breezy pants in colorful prints featuring florals and stripes, with details like embroidery, fringe and beading. Pair almost any of the above with down-to-earth espadrilles and you’ve got yourself a look that’s muy maravilloso.
Main photo, above, clockwise from left: Christian Siriano spring 2014 runway. Roxine blocked sheath dress by BCBG, $248. Frida Kahlo dress by Vintage Galleria on etsy.com, $59 and up. Mara Hoffman multi-print poncho coverup at Neiman-Marcus, $276. Naeem Khan runway. Cynthia Rowley striped ensemble. Dian dress by Alice + Olivia, $797. Andie gathered long-sleeve flounce dress by Alice + Olivia, $368.
Clockwise from top left: Rebecca Minkoff’s Mexico T-shirt, from her spring 2014 runway show. Amapola dress by Anthropologie, $148. Floral tote bag. Striped Kaftan sweater from Bebe, $79. Starlight Mesa necklace by Anthropologie, $78.
