[Image credit: 1968, model Verushka by @francorubartelli]
Yves Saint Laurent first created the “Saharienne,” or safari jacket in 1967 as a one-off design for a photo shoot for Vogue Paris and debuted it in a runway show of the same year.
Saint Laurent’s reworking of a men’s jacket into elegant womenswear’s became an immediate success and was later available in a ready-to-wear version at his revolutionary ready-made boutique Rive Gauche and sold like wild fire.
To this day, safari style remains a revolving fashion trend and is currently one of the hottest looks of the season. The beauty about safari style is it’s versatility – from the boardroom to the beach, you can conjure up your very own urban safari.
OFFICE SAFARI
Relaxed, tonal silhouettes of belted jackets, fluid pants, button and pocket details add a touch of African plains to your everyday work wardrobe.
All items Country Road [Image Credit: Country Road]
Forever New ‘Imogen’ petite safari dress $139.99
All items at Witchery [Image Credit: Witchery]
All items Forever New [Image Credit: Forever New]
WEEKEND SAFARI
High-waisted shorts, jumpsuits and utility style dresses in laid back cotton and linens are perfect for relaxed weekends.
Viktoria & Woods ‘Oasis’ jumpsuit $309, David Jones
Forever New ‘Estelle’ utility dress $89.99
Seed Heritage jumpsuit $149.95
EVENING SAFARI
Soften safari reworked in fabrics of silk and satin and add chic animal prints in leopard and zebra work so well for night-time safari dressing.
Witchery longline trench $249.95 and wrap dress $129.95
Witchery animal print georgette top $129.95, skirt $149.95, shoes $179.95
Witchery animal print top $119.95, relaxed pant $99.95, heels $79.95
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