The Mexican Poncho has been around for a while and has been a favourite among individuals from all generations. Only recently however, has the fashion industry taken a keener interest in this comfortable cover up. The poncho made it’s appearance on the runway in 2011 with designers like BCBG , Altuzarra and Rag & Bone offering up high end versions to the humble poncho. It wasn’t long before celebrities had taken up the trend and it has begun to thrive. The poncho recently featured in Tom Ford’s 2013 Fall Collection, a sign that the poncho has established itself as a style statement.
Kate Hudsons Favorite Louis Vuitton Poncho
Kate Hudson made waves back in 2010 when she showed up at the Tribeca Film Festival in a black and white poncho by Louis Vuitton, over a form fitting little black dress. Since then, she’s often been seen out and about in this stylish striped and zig zag piece, always impeccably coiffed and put together.Lily Allen has also found a favourite in the same design, but unlike Kate, Lily prefers to use to it to cover and protect her baby bump! Now isn’t that cute?
Sandra Bullock carries off her monotone poncho with oodles of oomph !
Sandra Bullock always seems laid back and relaxed without looking shabby. It’s probably the reason why she manages to carry off ponchos with pizzazz. Most often , she rocks a grey poncho, but she has also been seen in printed and tan versions. The resurgence of her career has put a spring in her step and this is reflected in her creative yet practical wardrobe choices, even when she is just taking a walk around town.
Kim Kardashians brings black and white to the Mexican Poncho
The Kardashian’s love affair with black and white has been well documented, so it was no surprise when Kim Kardashian started sporting stylish ponchos in the famous black and white combinations. Of late she has been using her ponchos to cleverly hide and protect her baby bump, but the ponchos were her favourite long before she started eating for two. She probably has a part of her wardrobe dedicated to ponchos. And why not! Anything that feels so good while looking so great deserves a special place.
Rachel Zoe : A walking advertisment for ponchos
Rachel Zoe is one of the few designers who enjoy wearing their ready to wear designs, and the designs that seem closest to her heart seem to be her poncho designs. Whether she is taking her uber stylish son to go Halloween
pumpkin picking at a pumpkin patch, or briskly walking towards her car, it’s not uncommon to see Rachel Zoe sporting one of her own poncho designs. And boy, does she look great ! It’s no wonder why her ponchos are literally flying off the racks at stores.
Claudia Schiffer shows us that supermodels aren’t too cool for ponchos
When a supermodel wears a poncho to Fashion week, you know the poncho has truly arrived. Thanks to Claudia Schiffer in her brown striped and belted poncho at London Fashion Week, fashionistas across the world were rummaging in their closets to pull out their long forgotten ponchos. Other supermodels that love rocking a poncho include Heidi Klum and Katie Price.
With so many celebrities taking to ponchos and so many interesting designs featured on runways and in department stores, it’s safe to say the poncho is here to stay. Maybe it’s time to get some authentic mexican poncho.
Do you wear a poncho and do you see them in your city streets?
