Wild Ethereal - Olga Brylińska
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The Archetype of Wild Ethereal
N o m a d e
Wild Ethereal the Boundless Archetype fashion and unique style guide

YANG

YOUTHFUL

The raw spirit of a desert wanderer and an independent bohemian blend to best define the fashion of the archetype, known under the brand name of the Wild Ethereal®. This unique stylistic landscape achieves its ultimate clarity through the prism of N O M A D E, an essence defined by absolute freedom and unfiltered natural grace. This style remains profoundly eclectic, though a vast majority of contemporary compositions described as boho or hippie inherently contain elements belonging to other Ethereals. Most often, they manifest a distinct overlap with the Slavic and Mermaid Ethereals, alongside clear Spanish Energetic vibes. Many outfits also include details from the French or Fairytale Ethereal. The outfits that are Ethereal hybrids cannot be called only Wild. They are a mixture of different Ethereals with the dominance of the Wild Ethereal style.

Connected to nomadic, ethnic, and eclectic aesthetics, the Boundless Archetype relies heavily on natural materials like suede, leather, cotton, wool, and linen. Recommended wardrobe details feature fringe, western boots, decorative lacing, wide brim straw hats, raw trims in clothing, and a generous amount of unique jewelry. Suitable prints include all ethnic motifs such as paisley or Aztec patterns, alongside low contrast blurred checks and non dominant animal prints. Mixing patterns is fully welcomed as long as the overall composition remains beautifully toned down in terms of color. The ideal jewelry is crafted from wood and leather, adorned with decorative feathers, wooden beads, and unpolished gems like amber, while all metal components must be aged or patinated. This effortless look is perfectly completed by very long loose hair with a natural texture, embodying the eternal spirit of N O M A D E.

The Wild style can be divided into three variants. Each of them is related to specific guidelines for three Natural group types. The most distinctive, quite heavy visually, and rich in decorative details is Wild-Flamboyant Natural. Wild-Natural is calm and subdued. On the other hand, Wild-Soft Natural is a more delicate and feminine version.

Wild Ethereal achieves the highest degree of compatibility with the Flamboyant Natural style guidelines. One step below that is the Natural type. In the third position – Soft Natural.

Wild Ethereal often appears as an additional element in Flamboyant Gamine women. In this case, the style should be modified not to lose the lines of the figure too much. Decorative elements should be miniaturized (depending on the height). And most importantly – within one outfit, the Wild Ethereal style cannot be the one clearly leading. Small, colorful Aztec patterns, which are actually both Wild and Sparkly, are also a perfect proposition for the Flamboyant Gamine type.

When Wild Ethereal appears alongside the Classic type, we break the pure classic style with elements of the Natural type guidelines. In such a case, we can talk about the Classic style with a Natural direction. In practice, this means introducing more knitwear, looser things, commonly considered casual and comfortable. The mix of Classic and Natural also allows for wearing clothes that hide the waist. It has a particular advantage in the event of an elevated BMI.

Ralph Lauren’s fashion designs are also worth mentioning. Most often, they are a combination of the Wild and the French. These inspirations will be appropriate for Classic and Dramatic Classic women who have Wild Ethereal. However, elements of French Ethereal must dominate the Dramatic Classic outfits.

The essential elements of the Wild style are listed below.

LINES, CUTS, STYLE
  • soft lines
  • elongated lines
  • undefined cuts
  • oversized cuts
  • loose, comfortable cuts
  • slim pants (next to loose pants) are an exception 
  • flared pants (also jeans)
  • mini and maxi length
  • accent on maxi length
  • summery, comfortable maxi dresses
  • slightly flared cuts only in the case of maxi dresses/skirts
  • ponchos
  • capes
  • oversize parkas with drawstring at the waist
  • leather jackets (suede or worn-out genuine leather)
  • oversized coats
  • oversized knits
  • long sweaters
  • sweater-coats
  • sweaters without fastening
  • loose turtlenecks
  • cowboy hats
  • slouchy hats
  • wide-brimmed straw hats
DETAILS
  • fringe
  • decorative lacing
  • raw trim
  • frayed trim
  • Aztec patterns in muted colors
  • other Indigenous textile patterns
  • low contrast plaid (blurred)
  • animal print (blurred)
  • loose crochet lace 
  • crochet mesh
  • thick, expressive weaves (e.g., in sweaters)
  • boho style belts (worn on the hips)
  • leather straps (worn on the hips)
  • worn-out, acid-wash, aged items
FABRICS & MATERIALS
  • natural
  • linen
  • cotton
  • wool
  • jeans in Wild Ethereal’s colors
  • blue denim (low saturation)
  • addition of elastic fibers (pants)
  • suede
  • genuine leather
COLORS
  • khaki
  • dusty olive green
  • earth yellow
  • sand
  • desert
  • taupe
  • beige
  • light brown
  • rosy brown
  • rose taupe
  • old rose
  • dusty blue (only denim)
HANDBAGS & SHOES
  • large baggy handbags
  • backpacks with soft lines
  • straw and rattan handbags (rough, in Slavic Ethereal they are more feminine)
  • string bags
  • bags made of fabric 
  • gladiator sandals in natural skin color
  • brown, lace-up hiking boots
  • clogs
  • brown cowboy boots
  • brown motorcycle boots
  • espadrilles
  • sandals made of fabrics
  • straw wedges
  • string wedges 
  • cork wedges
  • wooden, wide heels/wedges
  • wide heels/wedges imitating wood
JEWELRY
  • large or medium size
  • worn in large amounts
  • accent on necklaces
  • bracelets are in a second place
  • expressive
  • boho style
  • American Indian style
  • leather
  • straps
  • wooden
  • decorative feathers
  • rough stones
  • amber
  • patinated metals
  • oxidized silver
  • antique gold
  • copper
  • brass
MAKEUP & HAIR
  • smokey eyes (never colorful, never strong)
  • skin as natural as possible
  • lips as natural as possible
  • very long hair
  • no bangs
  • naturally straight hair is the most characteristic
  • in other cases, the natural structure of the hair
  • natural color
  • wind in the hair look
  • the basic hairstyle is loose hair 
  • adding a few boho mini braids
  • if going with pin-ups, they should be loose, effortless 
  • Indian braids are an alternative

The individual style elements should be adapted to the beauty features and the entire Ethereal configuration.

Wild – and all other Ethereals – can function as an independent element that makes up our type of beauty. In such a case, we are talking about the Ethereal type of beauty. We omit Kibbe typology and classic color analysis.

BEAUTY FEATURES

  • softens, lightens, and warms the coloring 
  • physiognomy with a predominance of Yang characteristics
  • body type – strong
  • body lines – lack of curves
  • height – tall
  • shoulders – wider than the hips
  • waist – slightly defined
  • bust – small
  • musculature – high level
  • limbs – long
  • eyes – medium size 
  • nose – medium size
  • lips – wide
  • cheekbones – slightly defined
  • lack of expressive beauty (regardless of individual coloring)
  • Wild Ethereal likes to couple with Wind Ethereal

The above list presents the beauty features that Wild Ethereal is responsible for in its pure form. Please note that how we ultimately look is the result of several Ethereals combined together.

MUSIC MOOD

America – A Horse With No Name
Robert Plant – Big Log
Duke Dumont – Ocean Drive
AND:
David Bowie and Pat Metheny – This Is Not America
Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild

FASHION SHOWS AND CAMPAIGNS

Etro | Spring Summer 2015
Roberto Cavalli – MIFW Spring/Summer 2011
BCBGMAXAZRIA Wild Heart Summer 2015
Hermès – Jour d’Hermès
La pub Terre d’Hermès 2016
Voyage d’Hermès – Le Nouveau Parfum d’Hermès

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