Free People's Australian Collection

Free People's Australian Collection

US fashion label Free People offers free spirited, gypsy inspired garments perfect for the beach bohemian. The on trend designs are ideal coastal attire, think beach to bar ensembles at an attainable price point. To celebrate Australia being one of Free People's biggest markets outside North America an exclusive capsule collection was designed for Australians which included 88 boxes of stock flown in from the US for a pop up store on Oxford Street, Paddington. Covet worthy garments include silk camisoles, floral kimonos, patterned flares, distressed denim, embellished blouses teamed to cowboy boots in earthy, rustic shades. Be sure to accessorise your look with ethnic inspired jewellery, leather hobos and Panama hats. Just add tousled waves, surf, sun, sand and salt for an effortless look bursting with charm.

Look 1- A saturated lavender, floral 'Jasper' midi dress complete with cut out torso detail, cascading strips of material swathing the model's physique. The dress was married to stacked, molten metal fine bangles and chocolate, suede desert ankle boots with multi strap detail toughening up the silhouette.

Look 2- From left: Gathered off the shoulder midi dress with flounce in ebony complete with drawstring waist paired to beaded, shoulder bag in toffee and leather gladiatorial sandals. Right: A floor sweeping, heavenly white, diaphanous maxi dress featuring embellished flowers, broderie anglaise panelling with v-neck and spaghetti straps.

Look 3- The 'Matador' hat in grey marle felt features wide brim slung low over the forehead with black slimline hat band. A simplistic, monochromatic scarf is updated when paired to an exotic mocha and white feather collar. A peasant blouse, concho wrap leather bracelet and turquoise ring conclude the look.

Look 4- Essential for the effervescent night owl the 'Wild Desire Mini Dress' is a strapless black dress featuring a white tribal print. A body skimming arabesque which also works well as a day dress when paired with Roman sandals.

Look 5- I'm pictured at Maroubra Beach doing my best Free People impersonation in my khaki, jersey maxi dress. Specifics include cut out back design, twist knot torso detail and dare to bare thigh high split.

Look 6- Campaign star Erin Wasson models a poetic, free flowing  apricot brunch coat which is twinned to a unstructured straw hat. Emerald pinstripe skinny trousers add a bohemian aesthetic to this beatnik ensemble. 

Look 7- The epitome of effortless, chic, model off duty style this outfit comprises of oversized billowy tunic with sheer inserts and floral motif teamed with staple leather skinnies oozing with devil may care attitude. Round wayfarers make for quintessential face furniture.

Look 8- Peace, love, hippie connotations reign supreme on a peony pink, floral 'Noida Nights Maxi Dress'. Bell sleeves, crossover bust detail add innocence to this free spirited dress. Waxy leather ankle boots adorned with boot bracelets add a dose of gypsy luxe. The look is finalised with a wide brimmed, black fedora, very Saint Laurent.

By Courtney Jones.