How Baz Luhrmann is Directing Our Spring Style

Take a look at current sartorial maximalist dressing and it’s almost like watching a rerun of Baz’s first film blockbuster. Feathers, loud colour bursts, voluminous skirting and Grandma’s floral curtain textiles. Mix these tempered separates with bodysuit basics and get the highest score.

When everyone was in love with black, Baz brought to the forefront the LWD (little white dress). In fair Verona, Juliet wears white for every occasion including the minimalist midi dress she wears when seducing her Romeo. Get lit with soft, flowing shapes in white and a 90s up-do. And for the boys - it’s no mystery where our obsession for ptrinted shirts has been lifted from.

At the time the courtesan Satine’s elaborate bejewelled costumes and headgear were admired for an aspirational dazzle, but nowadays we can easily assimilate our favourite looks into our daily wear. Her silk separates, embellished hair candy and her romantic off-the-shoulder dresses are the flavour of today.

A nod to our love for (em)power dressing, Nicole Kidman embodies our favourite street style look on the silver screen and puts it to work. Sharp shirting and trousers, complimented by the humble bobby pin (currently hair accessory of the moment).