The bohemian style (or boho, as it’s now commonly referred to as) is more than just another fashion trend that will fizzle out over time. It’s a culture in its own right, with a long, complex, interesting history and a very specific ideology. It started out in the 18th century as a style reserved only for those living in poverty, then became regarded as a ‘hippie’ fashion in the 1960s and 1970s, but it’s come a long way since then.
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Currently, boho fashion is part of mainstream culture and fashion, defined by its effortlessly relaxed, creative, artistic attire, consisting mainly of loose-fitting clothes, bold accessories, and a combination of different textures and materials. Its ideology revolves around liberation and environmentalism, with a firm stance against society’s constraints and materialism.
Read on to discover the captivating history of boho fashion and the ideologies behind it, and learn how to imitate it yourself!