A barren wasteland comes to life as SS16 embodies the
contrasts found in the fertile deserts of Mexico. The idea of endless arid landscapes
interrupted by lush nature inspires an image of playful versus moody
femininity, reflected in a colour palette of blacks against taupes, light pinks
and motifs of cacti with flowers.
Clean A-line shapes play canvas to the flora and fauna of
dry climates, with cacti woven graphically in sheer fil coupe and similarly
transformed into a print version.
Rich florals appear throughout the
collection, in placement prints featuring graphic flowers on stripes,
embroidered on a sheer organza bomber and skirt,
and in a rustling 3D sequin
embellishment resembling a blooming desert, echoed in shoes.
Fusing the light and dark themes of the collection, a motif
sees a Mexican luchador in a traditional wrestling mask holding a flower.
Evoking the humorous characteristic of Markus Lupfer’s work, the design is used
in patch garments, printed on crepe and embroidered in t-shirts.
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