If you want a taste of 70s Northern soul, then the Karen Walker Fall 2011 collection is just what you need. Inspired by the Wigan Casino nightclub in Northern Britain as well as the Dexys Midnight Runners album 'Searching for the Young Soul Rebels,' the line is quite a stylish tribute.
With soft chiffon dresses and leather stripped jackets, the Karen Walker Fall 2011 collection nevertheless puts a modern spin on this retro era. Eclectic and at time voluminous, you can check out images from the line above.
70s Soul Style
The Karen Walker Fall 2011 Collection Celebrates Wigan Casino
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