Get the look of the Tribal Trend with our pick from the SS12 collections.
Fashion has travelled the world this season with the return of the eclectic Tribal Trend. Burberry Prorsum, Michael Kors and Balenciaga to name a few, went wild for animal prints, raffia trimmed accessories and safari inspired pieces.
Burberry Prorsum SS12
Go for all out global glamour in top-to-toe tribal prints, or for a more wearable take on the trend, pair ethnic inspired accessories with a crisp white shirt and tailored trousers.
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Plaited Belt
Cinch in your waist and give your look a more feminine edge with Boden’s plaited belt. Handmade, craft style pieces were seen all over the SS12 catwalks and this belt will ensure you’re bang on trend.
Current/Elliott The Stiletto Cropped Printed Jeans
Printed jeans are the trouser of choice for SS12. Pair this fun Current/Elliott pair with a slouchy tee, cross body bag and flat sandals for a laid-back summer in the city look.
Ralph Lauren Collection Leather Trimmed Printed Hobo Bag
Channel the timeless safari trend and pair this tribal print bag with a belted trench style dress, a statement necklace and chunky wooden wedges. It’s an easy way to transform your wardrobe staples into this season’s tribal trend
Kassia Beaded Sandals
A holiday must-have, these Bertie beaded sandals are ideal for hopping down to the beach with shorts and a tee, or dressing up with a summer maxi should you feel too relaxed to even contemplate wearing heels.
Weekend by Maxmara Eucino Tribal Layer Necklace
Transform a simple white tee or black vest into global glamour with this multi-textured statement necklace. In the evening, team with vibrant animal prints for a more fashion forward look.
Carven Asymmetric Cotton Blend Jacquard Dress
Inspired by traditional African dress, this elegant one shouldered dress is sure to turn some heads. For a more contemporary twist, pair with delicate gold jewellery and black accessories for a tougher, modern look.
Ash Grey Suede Sandal with Raffia Platform
Perfect for summer, these raffia sandals will work just as well with off-duty denim as they will with a tribal print dress. The front platform and sturdy straps also ensure they’re super comfy.
Gold Tribal Hoop Earrings
These drop hoop earrings will add a worldly glamour to a chic cocktail dress. Pull your hair back into a fuss-free topknot for maximum effect.
Coast Carlon Weave Clutch Bag
Take a grown up approach to the tribal trend with this chic woven clutch bag. Pair with a spring trench for an elegant day look, or with a vibrant, printed pyjama style trouser suit for a eclectic occasion look.
Edun Yaruba Print Silk Jumpsuit
Channel the tribal look top to toe in this chic silk jumpsuit. Pair with chunky wooden sandals, a tailored blazer and plenty of ethnic inspired jewellery for an eclectic mix this season.
Tribal Print Shorts
The tribal trend doesn’t have to come in a kaleidoscope of colours, choose monochrome simplicity and team these printed shorts with a black peplum top, stacked bangles and chunky wedges for a understated look.
Geometric Scarf
Give your weekend uniform of tee, blazer and jeans an ethnic update with this geometric scarf. Lightweight and in a zesty vibrant shade, it’s the perfect summer accessory if you don’t want to buy into the trend heavily.
Tribal Twist Headband
This zigzag Aztec print headband will be a real lifesaver on the beach this summer. Use to stylishly keep you’re hair off your face, whilst protecting it from the hot summer sun. Up the style stakes by wearing with hooped tribal earrings and plenty to beads around your neck.
