– The Romantics and French Bohemian
Towards the middle of the 19th century, the romantics (intellectuals who identified with the romantic art of the time) connected with the French Bohemia. The groups began to incorporate flowing clothing, oriental-inspired clothing, medieval elements and colorful materials into their looks, as well as gypsy-inspired accessories and hair, Kacamata Rayban, old coats and distressed fabrics. Although these details were valued by many at the time, they were very different from the mainstream fashions of the time.

– The Aesthetic Movement
Over time, the Bohemian style has evolved considerably. What began as a necessity (to dress poorly due to poverty) became an ideology – an ideology against materialism, pro-communal living spaces, against social conventions and often against personal hygiene. The Bohemian later took part in the aesthetic movement, which opposed the rigid corsets and crinolines of the time. The followers of the Aesthetic Movement therefore welcome a new lifestyle and a new style of clothing that focuses on loose fits, hand embroidery and medieval-inspired designs. The literature and music of the time was based on the newly developed counterculture, with artists such as Henri Murger and Puccini devoting masterpieces to Bohemia.

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– The Early 20th Century Bohemian Icons
At the beginning of the 20th century, designers began to take bohemian fashion to the next level. Among them was Paul Poiret, who incorporated a variety of ethnic details into his designs, including Russian and Middle Eastern elements. Likewise, textile designer William Morris designed a variety of patterns for interior design and Timberland fashion with lush floral prints, paisley and swirls, all of which are intricate and very decorative.

– The Hippie Era
The Bohemian movement gained a new meaning in the 1960s, which was to change the definition of fashion. When the hippie movement opposed conventional lifestyles, new styles of clothing became popular, including ethnic dresses, embroidery, mixed prints, volumes, border and flared silhouettes. The hippies rejected everything from mainstream values to materialism and from established institutions to social constructs, which was reflected in their fashion choices that violated the streamlined, polished, and classy silhouettes of the past decade.

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