The legendary Notting Hill Carnival is just around the corner, and if you're planning on hitting up the annual celebration of Caribbean culture, it's time to get your 'fit in order.
In the past we've seen huge celebrities and fashionistas take part in the festivities including supermodels Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne, looking amazing in their ultra-vibrant, carnival-ready outfits.
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Making it even easier for you to have the best experience this year, the official Notting Hill Carnival app is free to use and you can download it for a live, GPS-tracked map showing all of the floats and their locations on the August Bank Holiday, plus food vendors, toilets, transport links and sound systems. You can also post in-app to meet fellow carnival-goers and vote for your favourite bands.
When is Notting Hill Carnival?
The carnival, which began in 1966, traditionally takes place during the August Bank Holiday, and this year is no different. The festivities start on Sunday 27 August and wrap up on Monday 28th.
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What do you wear to Notting Hill Carnival?
Feathers, sequins and neon brights are firmly on the agenda for the street festival. The vibe is celebratory and playful - great news for devoted dopamine dressers.
How we chose the pieces:
- Colour: We've scoured the internet's top fashion sites for pieces in fluorescent, metallic or just general larger-than-life shades. The procession is filled with colour and glitz, and so we've searched for both high street and designer picks that will help you put together a seriously high-octane ensemble.
- Texture: This plays a key part in carnival costume - feathers, sequins, beading and the like. We've included pieces that champion crochet, chainmail-effect meshes, fraying and lustrous finishes to infuse your look with a sense of drama.
Hello! Fashion shares the best party-appropriate pieces to shop in time for Notting Hill Carnival:
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