Passing the huge April 12th milestone has answered all of our dreams and wishes, that is, the re-opening of shops! Zara is an absolute staple high-street brand; their store always brings joy with its minimal and contemporary aesthetic. However, contrasting to their renowned Zara basic nature, they have recently dropped a new range called the Vibrant Printed Collection, adding a whole lot of spice to the SS21 wardrobe. Here are five must-have items to purchase from this collection.
PRINTED FLARED TROUSERS: HIGH-WAIST TROUSERS WITH AN ELASTIC WAISTBAND. FLARED HEMS.
One nostalgic moment in the Vibrant Printed range is its printed flared trousers. There are four types of patterns available on the website, all radiating a 70s disco inspired aesthetic. These funky trousers are brightly coloured in Spring/Summer pop colours. Pink, orange and yellow tones emerge from all the different patterns, even more reason as to why these trousers really are a must-have this season, conforming to the SS21 culture of welcoming back the wardrobe with a pop of colour. Embracing this trending style, the statement flare in this collection brings a unique element into an outfit, able to dress both up and down. This trouser should be a staple in everyone’s wardrobe, bringing character to all outfits.
TECHNICAL FABRIC TOTE: TOTE BAG AVAILABLE IN NEON GREEN AND NEON ORANGE. EXTERIOR IN TECHNICAL FABRIC. SHOULDER
The technical fabric tote, new in this collection is a bag perfect for a daytime event. With the weather getting better, and hotter days ahead, this vibrant bag would be the perfect accessory for picnics in the parks, an outdoor brunch and a stroll around the city. An added bonus to this wow-factor bag is its practicality in size and shape; its thick straps provide comfort and its larger size allows us to pack to our hearts content. Its ruched texture adds volume and depth to an outfit, and the neon colour selection is ideal for livening up a plain outfit.
FLOWING MINI DRESS: SHORT DRESS WITH A COWL NECKLINE AND THIN STRAPS THAT CROSS AT THE BACK.
The cowl neck style is always an elegant moment, versatile in nature; it is appropriate for all different types of settings, daytime and evening wear. A huge trend for SS21 is colour combining, this silky green dress is a hot commodity right now and definitely a piece in this collection you should get your hands on. One look at your fashion forward Insta feed and it’ll be a sea of green; hence this dress is an ideal choice this season. Gorgeous tonal greens blends effortlessly into a contemporary squiggle pattern, promoting a modern style to this mini dress.
FLAT QUILTED SANDALS WITH PLATFORM SOLE: FLAT SANDALS AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL COLOURS. QUILTED UPPER. STRAPS ON THE FRONT WITH TOE DIVIDER. SQUARE TOE. QUILTED INSOLE.
These flat quilted sandals give of a minimalist vibe, which contrast to the Vibrant Printed collection. However, its stunning pistachio and ecru white colours both embrace an understated neutral tone, able to go with many different outfits within the range. The voluminous shape of this sandal really elevates the flip-flop look to a more sophisticated and mature level. These sandals are good quality and would be a great alternative to wear to a nicer event, when you cannot stand the thought of wearing high heels.
PRINTED BLOUSE WITH TOILETRY BAG: PRINTED BLOUSE WITH A HIGH ROUND NECK AND CUFFED LONG SLEEVES. ASYMMETRIC HEM AND A BUTTON-UP FRONT.
Zara have gone above and beyond for their customers in the Vibrant Printed collection, with a personal highlight of mine being the complementary toiletry bag that comes with the printed blue blouse; what more could we want from Zara? This statement blouse gives off big holiday vibes, in it’s combining gradients of blue shades to create a subtle floral pattern, making it a heavenly piece for summer. Pairing this blouse with the bonus bag establishes this coloured pattern is cohesive throughout your outfit; this detailing from Zara ensures an effortless way to look polished and put together.
Words By Theodora Wood
