Bonny's Wear Style

The prairie trend has reached fever pitch this summer, and you're now as likely to find a dress with an empire waist, ruffled collar, and long sleeves at Topshop as you are at your local vintage shop. Thanks to shows like Picnic at Hanging Rock and Westworld, brands like Batsheva and Ganni, and an industry shift towards the hyper-feminine, the Little House on the Prairie look has gone from farmhouse to fashion in just a few seasons. As someone with a penchant for milkmaid dresses and blouses, it's fair to say I'm excited. While fast-fashion is awash with the style, a crop of cool women on Instagram are getting their fix via the original thing: vintage Laura Ashley pieces. The British fashion and home furnishing brand was founded in 1953 by Laura and Bernard Ashley, who began printing fabric in their kitchen after visiting an exhibition on traditional crafts at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The couple opened their first London store in the late-1960s, bringing their ...