Free spirits who reject conformity, the restraint of tradition and the status quo. Rebelling against an established sense of order, in an idiosyncratic, personal, whimsical and never predictable way. Exploring the need for a woman’s voice to be heard, using her creativity as a channel, whatever her chosen métier, whatever the context of her time – a form of essential self expression, whether through her art or the clothes she wears for the reality of her daily life.
A bold, audacious character born of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Touching on the spirit of Niki de Saint Phalle – her life, work and personal style – a contemporary of Mme Rykiel. Starting with a neutral cotton canvas and spontaneously applying colour, texture and decoration. Playing with the unfettered psychedelia of colour, that’s symbolic of joy, optimism and fun.
Accumulating and gathering textured, tactile details. The frivolity of – house signatures – feathers, crystals and faux fur, set against the simplicity of utilitarian fabrics, suggesting an empowered, humorous take on femininity and a characterful sensuality, that’s not at odds with a woman’s intellect.
A joyful celebration of an artful and crafty eccentricity, idiosyncrasy and individuality. Tweeds treated as patchwork or unravelling as threads that form the simple beauty of a flower applied to a coat, taking the restrained order of a traditional fabric and subverting it. Riffing on the notion of things not always being as they seem – the artifice of mohair treated to appear as tactile, playful fur. The house’s stripes re-imagined as a knitted, unstructured blazer suit or pyjama pants, for a woman to feel free in her clothes.
Flat boots and slippers are grounding, reinforcing an ease and lightness of spirit, often individualistically decorated to make something precious and special.
Le Copain bag is re-invented with the organic beauty of a coloured feather heart or unravelling coloured threads. Introducing the Niki – the season’s new bag, with the uncontrived whimsy of faux fur and riveting.
