It’s true that no matter what Zendaya seems to wear on the red carpet, swathes of people seem to follow suit. Whether she’s method dressing her way through a Spider-Man premiere in nothing but an oversized $35 t-shirt and heels, or gracing The Odyssey red carpet in Schiaparelli Haute Couture that’s still warm from the runway – there’s something to be said about the way her style has a ripple effect on the fashion zeitgeist.
And right now, amidst the buzz of Christopher Nolan’s latest film – an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey – Greek mythology and ways of dressing seem to have re-entered our sartorial lexicon. Yes, fashion seems preoccupied with The Bronze Age (a period roughly 3300–1200 BCE), where braided hair, draped gowns, diaphanous blouses and spindly Greek sandals were hallmarks.
Of course, these fashion codes – fitted bodices, intricate hairstyles, heavy, decorated bronze belts and cuffs – have also seen a renaissance thanks to their being borrowed for fantasies like House of the Dragon, or by a rabid community of booktok fans wanting to channel their inner Violet Sorrengail or Feyre Archeron.
You’ll also find that plenty of runways have been influenced by the trend. And of course, plenty of brands have followed suit. Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first couture outing for Fendi felt distinctly influenced by ancient Roman and Greek proportions. Chemena Kamali at Chloe too. Brands like Ancient Greek Sandals and Zimmermann have long been in the game too.
But the good news is, you don’t have to go to Greece – or even buy from Greek fashion brands – to adopt the look. We’ve got you covered with a curated list, below…
Shop the Bronze Age fashion trend
Meshki Erina Top and Erina Skirt
Ancient Greek Sandals Kansiz
ALAÏA Burgundy Soft Jersey Cross Maxi Dress
Juju Vera Olympia Cuff
Saint Laurent Babylone Sandals
Bondi Born Capri Silk Circle Skirt
Valentino Garavani Devain Bag
M.N.G Draped Asymmetrical Blouse
ESSE Studios Solina Cape Dress
Staud Lila Mini Bag
Zimmermann Luna Lace Dress
