WORDS BY CAMILLA LAAKE
In the Seventies heyday of Mick Jagger and David Bowie, PVC was synonymous with rock stardom and sex - in the Nineties it was all girl power and superheroes. Today, PVC is a bit more grown up: from high gloss to see-through, the new season’s pieces are less OTT Barbie doll, more sleek (and weatherproof) shine.
Bags
The real trick to sporting the see-through style bag is to have nothing in there that you don’t want the rest of the world to see. Fear not if you haven’t quite mastered the less is more approach — Building Block, Marni and Heron Preston x Off White do an array of tinted and opaque PVC styles.
Shoes
Yeezy’s transparent 90 PVC leather mules (and these similar transparent PVC styles) are perfect for shielding your toes from unpredictable rain showers whilst creating the illusion of open toe footwear — onlookers will be mystified. Opt for subtle touches of PVC on heeled sandals, or go all out with these Off-White x Jimmy Choo pumps.
Coats
When it’s pouring down, or just a bit chilly, reach for Burberry’s PVC clear trench coat to simultaneously showcase your outfit and keep you suitably protected from the elements. Alternative PVC outerwear options include block colour, patterns — even laminated lace.
Shop the look: Burberry Laminated Trench Coat, Building Block Bucket Bag, Yeezy Mules, Yeezy Mules