WORDS BY AMELIA BELL
Festival season is in full swing and there’s a new, grown-up look emerging amongst the revelling hoards. Forget your typical festival-wear of denim cut-offs and wellies or maximalist streetwear and slogan caps, we’re now seeing something a little more refined and romantic appear.
So who do we thank for this interesting new direction? Meet Carmen Borgonovo and Joana de Noronha: the brains behind Borgo de Nor. With their high colour floral prints and long fluid silhouettes, the brand’s feel-good dresses are as comfortable as they are Insta-friendly, perfect for the modern festival experience. We caught up with the design duo to hear their key style tips for this summer’s biggest calendar events.
What do you love about festival fashion?
Festivals are a great place for creative expression. It’s a time when you can dress in bold colours and prints and be your most flamboyant self.
How do you think festival style has changed in recent years?
Festival dressing has evolved in the same way festivals have evolved in the past few years. Festivals like Port Elliot and Wilderness in the UK offer rich cultural programmes including poetry, film screenings and amazing collaborations with restaurants and chefs. People are therefore making much more of an effort to dress up.
So what’s your advice for a more dressed up festival look?
Wear something in a light fluid fabric that you can dance in, feel comfortable and stay cool — and opt for dresses that will transition from day into evening.
What will you be wearing this festival season?
The Luna and Iris dresses from our High Summer collection were actually inspired by American singer-songwriter Stevie Knicks — her style perfectly embodies that carefree and bohemian spirit of the 1970s which we love. We think they’re a perfect choice for the creative mood of summer festivals.
Your top five packing essentials?
Dresses, sunglasses, trainers, a utility jacket for when it gets cold and a hat to finish it all off.
Finally, which festival is your favourite?
The Hay festival. It’s always so eye-opening to listen to ideas from talented authors, artists, musicians and politicians that we admire.