Bohemian style

Bohemianism The Bohemian Style is characterized by a mode of dress, decor, and aesthetic inspired by the nomadic lifestyle of Romani people during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The term "Bohemian" originates from the French word "bohémien," which relates to the Romani community. Individuals embracing the Bohemian lifestyle often live unconventionally, sometimes in a nomadic manner, detached from established social groups. They may reside in colonies or communes, fostering a sense of community. The Bohemian clothing style aims to capture the essence of late 19th and early 20th-century bohemian dress that symbolized this unconventional way of life. Contemporary bohemian fashion features flowing fabrics, vibrant colors, and natural, woven materials instead of knits. This style often draws inspiration from American fashion of the 1960s and 1970s, reminiscent of the attire worn by attendees of the inaugural Woodstock music festival. Elements of the Bohemian style encompass ikat or paisley patterns, intricate embroidery, blouses with balloon sleeves or a 'peasant' style, denim shorts, billowing circle skirts, vintage button-down shirts, partially unbuttoned tops, as well as leather or linen vests. The Bohemian subculture has been closely affiliated with predominantly male artists and intellectuals. The female counterparts have been closely connected with the Grisettes, young women who combined part-time prostitution with various other occupations. In the first quarter of the 19th century, the term "grisette" also referred to independent young women. They often worked as seamstresses or milliner's assistants and frequented Bohemian artistic and cultural venues in Paris. Many grisettes worked as artist models, often providing sexual favors to the artists in addition to posing for them. During the time of King Louis-Philippe, they came to dominate the Bohemian modeling scene. The grisette became a frequent character in French fiction but has been mentioned as early as in 1730 by Jonathan Swift.