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As with art and design, and literature for that matter, fashion is endlessly self-referential. With each new season, we see a smattering of nods to a previous era. Sometimes its a Victoriana ruff-like collar, at other moments we see military styles of the 40s making their way down the runway. For Autumn and Winter 2018 though, we're seeing just about every decade from the last half century come into play. So it's time to pick your favourite era and run with it. No need to stay completely authentic to the era - choose your favourite references and build them into a look that suits you.
Inspiration: 60s
Inspiration brand: Moschino.
Think twin sets and block colours, shift dresses and all shades of pastels. Also big cat eye sunnies for the win.
Inspiration: 70s
Inspiration brand: Christian Dior.
Think fringes, tassels, patchwork, denim and ankle swingers. For accessories, read: colourful lenses and a jaunty beret.
Natasha Bird is the Former Executive Editor (Digital) of ELLE.
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