Bohemian
aka Boho, Boho-Chic, Free Spirit
"Wanderlust and artistic freedom"
Free-spirited aesthetic combining ethnic prints, flowing fabrics, and artisanal details. Rejects materialism for creativity and wanderlust.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Bohemian
Music festivals, Moroccan markets, desert sunsets, artisan studios
Philosophy
Creativity over commerce, experiences over possessions, global inspiration
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Bohemian
The Wanderer
The Artist
The Free Spirit
What It Rejects
Bohemian exists in opposition to:
Corporate culture
Materialism
Conformity
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
Festival attending
Travel journaling
Layering jewelry
Thrift hunting
Origin
Rooted in 19th-century Parisian artists, revived in 1960s-70s hippie movement, refined into boho-chic by Kate Moss and Sienna Miller in 2000s.
Era
1960s-Present (Multiple revivals)
Regions
Ibiza, Morocco, California, Global nomadic
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Maxi dresses
- •Fringe vests
- •Wide-brim hats
- •Layered jewelry
- •Embroidered tunics
- •Suede boots
- •Woven bags
- •Flowing kimonos
Silhouettes
- •Flowing
- •Layered
- •Loose
Color Palette
Earthy tones with vibrant ethnic accents
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Counterculture roots, artistic freedom, cultural appropriation concerns, festival culture