The 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens, may once again influence fashion. The documentary goes inside the home of Jackie Kennedy's aunt, Edith Bouvier Beale, and her daughter, Little Edie. Their once stately manor on Long Island had fallen into disrepair; raccoons were eating away at the walls, they slept in beds covered in filth, and the vegetation outside had overtaken the entire house. The documentary was recently adapted into a Tony winning musical and will soon return to the big screen starring Drew Barrymore.
In the documentary, Little Edie seemed a little out of touch with reality. She would drape sweaters around her waist as a skirt, bath towels became makeshift turbans, and all her unconventional ensembles were always complemented with a brooch or high heels. In the September issue of Teen Vogue, Grey Gardens couture is featured in their A to Z Fall Fashion Guide. Suddenly, granny coats and cardigan head wraps are all the rage.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Vintage Fashion
- The resurgence of Grey Gardens influence can inspire a trend in vintage fashion.
- Unconventional Styling
- Little Edie's eccentric ensembles can spark a trend of unconventional styling.
- Retro Glamour
- Grey Gardens couture can bring back a sense of retro glamour in the fashion industry.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The fashion industry can capitalize on the Grey Gardens influence by incorporating vintage elements into their collections.
- Textile
- The textile industry can benefit from the demand for granny coats and cardigan head wraps inspired by Grey Gardens fashion.
- Film Streaming
- With the upcoming big-screen adaptation, the film streaming industry can promote Grey Gardens as a cult classic and attract a new audience.
