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The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

Key fashion trends of the season: Ethnic

Key trends: ethnic: Louis Vuitton dress
Dress, £2,150 and shoes, £850
At Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs drew his inspiration from travellers, mixing up urban street references with traditional tribal details. Follow his lead by experimenting with patterns and textures, and plenty of jewellery
Both from louisvuitton.com

Photographer: Jason Hetherington
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Fashion assistant: Melanie Wilkinson
Hair and makeup: Juliana Sergot
Model: Erin Fee At Select

Photograph: Jason Hetherington
Key trends: ethnic: Dress
Dress, £92
By Lotta Stensson from net-a-porter.com
Bag, £29
From johnlewis.com
Necklace, £99
From hobbs.co.uk
Sandals, £50
From bertieshoes.com

This is the perfect dress for the light packer: roll it up and stow it in your hand luggage, throw on a tassle necklace and beaded gladiators, and you are holiday-ready
Photograph: PR
Key trends: ethnic: Dress
Dress, £35
From warehouse.co.uk
Bracelet, £292
By Mawi from net-a-porter.com
Sandals, £65
From office.co.uk

The eclectic mix of this print nods to the ethnic trend. Style with flat sandals and an antique charm bracelet for a chic summer evening outfit
Photograph: PR
Key trends: ethnic: Maxidress
Maxidress, £25
From bhs.co.uk
Cuff, £20
From johnlewis.co.uk
Sandals, £95
Diva by Malene Birger from net-a-porter.com

This tribal print maxidress is bang on trend, and we plan to wear the Malene Birger sandals all summer
Photograph: PR
Key trends: ethnic: Skirt
Top, £14.99
From uniqlo.co.uk
Skirt, £180
By Twenty8twelve from matchesfashion.com
Earrings, £12
From asos.com

We love this super-chic skirt. This look is our homage to Louis Vuitton - top it off with statement earrings
Photograph: PR
Key trends: ethnic: Tank top
Tank, £178.80
By Sass & Bide from net-a-porter.com
Shorts, £55
By J Crew from net-a-porter.com
Bag, £65
From warehouse.co.uk
Sandals, £120
By Sam Edelman from matchesfashion.com

We love this look for hanging out at Glastonbury. The shorts are from Michelle Obama's favourite, J Crew, and nothing says 'festival' like a fringed bag
Photograph: PR
Key trends: ethnic: Top
Top, £45
From asos.com
Skirt, £89
By Jigsaw from johnlewis.com
Sunglasses, £16
From monsoon.co.uk
Bangles, from £45 each
From hobbs.co.uk

If the maxidress isn't for you then go for separates, inspired by the Dries Von Noten show. Mix up your prints for a well-travelled look and pile on the bangles. Break all the rules, as more is more!
Photograph: PR
Key trends: ethnic: ikat dress
Dress, £60
From warehouse.co.uk
Necklace, £37.50
From mango.com
Limted-edition Sahara finishing powder, £18
By Paul & Joe from asos.com
Clogs, £74.99
From schuh.co.uk

If you have been paying attention this season you will know that THE print to have is ikat. This dress combines ikat with a fetching macrame back detail. Dust yourself with Sahara face powder for a subtle summer sheen and hang out at the beach bar
Photograph: PR
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