https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp en-us 2022-09-14 17:42:03 UTC 2022-09-18 16:42:41 UTC hello@padlet.com mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2296832786 This is an image of Evelyn Nesbit, an American bohemian performer. She lived until 1967 in various places around the US. In addition to her performer lifestyle, Nesbit also went through some very traumatic events in her life, which were also used s entertainment by different news outlets at the time]]> 2022-09-14 17:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2296832786 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300384932 It’s is an example of what most people mean when they say “boho” today. Characterized by intricate patterns, rich jewel tones, and flowy cut clothing.]]> 2022-09-16 17:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300384932 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300392855 This is another example of today’s version of bohemian fashion. This image depicts bohemian fashion with a simple pattern, lighter/more subdued colors, and a flowy cut.]]> 2022-09-16 18:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300392855 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300399672 This is my final example of today’s boho aesthetic. The similarities to the first two images are very evident. Under this image, I’d like to take a moment to mention that today’s version of boho is severely white-washed and is geared mostly towards traditionally feminine presenting people.  Finding an image where a person of color was the subject showcasing today’s bohemian style was a challenge. This was not the case for early American Bohemians.]]> 2022-09-16 18:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300399672 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300407131 Today’s boho style is also heavily influenced by hippie culture. The graphic tee paired with the patterned floral is definitely an example of bohemian style influenced by hippies]]> 2022-09-16 18:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300407131 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300416560 I think that it’s also very important to mention that today’s boho look is heavily influenced by Romani culture. The original Bohemians were Romani people which needs to be acknowledged. It is also highly important to note that the word “gypsy”, which is often used to describe Bohemian culture and style, is no longer an appropriate word to use as it continues the oppressive history behind the word. ]]> 2022-09-16 18:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300416560 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300431967 The similarities between this older picture of Bohemian fashion has a lot of similar motifs to today’s interpretation of boho. Long, flowy garments adorned with eye-catching patterns have always been a huge trademark for Bohemian fashion.]]> 2022-09-16 18:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300431967 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300443833 This is an example of what early Bohemia in France would have looked like. Bohemianism started in France after the French Revolution forced many artists into poverty. It would not take long, due to a nomadic lifestyle, for the French Bohemians and the Romani Bohemians to meet.]]> 2022-09-16 18:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300443833 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300453521 Here is another image of Evelyn Nesbit. This time, her style is adorned with a lot of flowers, which is another common accessory in Bohemian fashion.]]> 2022-09-16 18:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300453521 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300462382 This is an image of a New York Bohemian Village. Here, you can see both men and women partaking in Bohemia. Often times, people who were a part of the Bohemian subculture lived in nomadic villages together like the one above.]]> 2022-09-16 19:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300462382 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300467921 This image is from the Library of Congress. It is from a newspaper article talking about the Bohemian artists in the Greenwich Village in New York. One of the headlines mentions that there are a lot of studios available in Greenwich but “what artist could afford one”. ]]> 2022-09-16 19:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300467921 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300475660 This image shows what fashion in Greenwich Village. You can see some similarities between the early Bohemian influences ad today’s boho chic style. The clothes in this image have a flowy cut as well as a cohesive pattern throughout the outfit. ]]> 2022-09-16 19:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300475660 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300481878 This is an image of an artist living in Greenwich Village. I included this image to show what some of the art looked like in these Bohemian villages. Additionally, it’s another example of flowy bohemian fashion, this time without a strong visual pattern.]]> 2022-09-16 19:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300481878 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300485300 I included this specific dress because it is from the brand Free People, which is one of the biggest current sellers of boho-chic style clothing. ]]> 2022-09-16 19:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300485300 mo933801 https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300489508 Once again, this image is of a dress from Anthropologie which is another big retailer of boho fashion. I thought it was important to include two large brands as examples of today’s boho fashion because it demonstrates how bohemianism has shifted to become less of a subculture and more of an aesthetic in America.]]> 2022-09-16 19:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mo933801/998fiszat4jw2pbp/wish/2300489508