photos from: vogue

Fashion designer Alessandro Dell’Aqua has really kicked off a right fringe fuss! With the recent spring summer ‘09 collection, which revealed strands and layers of teasing tassels, fancysilk feathers, fringe , big, big bows and Gothic delicate, floral lace. Alessandro obviously quite heavily influenced by those great action packed western films: yes I’m talking cowboys and robbers. Or cowgirls rather, super snazzy Hollywood cowgirls that is. Absolutely no need for pistols and clumsy cowboy boots, best leave them in the dusty desert where they belong.

Reckon you can pull off being a fierce and funky 21st century, Alessandro sort of cow’gal? Your be needing lots of feathers, a fringe swinging flapper style frock and plenty of luxurious, rich embellishment; stones, studs, beads, jewels and sequins to achieve that ultra couture look. However you won’t need no super star bank account to be all Hollywood glamorous. Just check out the crafty cheap check list for a close cowgirl alternative…

Feathers check skirt from Bebe, £24

Suede fringe skirt from Dorothy Perkins, £60

Black and white bow dress from oliverbonas, £49.50

Gothic lace detail top from same as above, £47.96

Embellished waistcoat ,Matthew Williamson for H&M, £50

Safari style studded shoulder bag, from Riverisland, £35

Chunky stud bracelet from Urban Outfitters, £24

Feather earrings from Miss Selfridge, £8

Star skinny belt from,Newlook, £3

Silver and black diamond pattern belt from Peacocks, £4

Add a quirky twist with these bright, fun parrot ankle cowboyboots, from           Irregular Choice, £89!

So cowboys move over, because the couture cowgirls are coming through!