CROSSING CULTURES
OUR NEW COLLECTION
The LANIUS collection heralds the 2020 spring/summer season with four fashion themes: ZEN GARDEN, EXPRESSIVE CRAFTS, BEYOND NATURE and BLUE TILES. A recurring motif in each of the widely diverse themes is effortless layers which burst into unexpected inconsistencies, embodying the overarching core idea of the collection: ‘Crossing Cultures’ – that special moment when boundaries are transcended and cultures merge and blend.
EXPRESSIVE CRAFTS
REVEALING POWERFUL TRADITIONS
A strong dominance of burnt red shades characterises the EXPRESSIVE CRAFTS collection. Fiery hues and shades of brown convey rich rusticity in this colour family. Light, powdery shades have a neutralising effect, whilst peachy orange provides colour highlights. The fabrics feature surprisingly dry – almost pithy – structures which contrast strikingly with delicate, hand-dyed silks and cooling LENZINGTM ECOVEROTM fibres. Coupled with beautifully worked fabrics and different surface structures, the prints are exceptionally expressive. Exotic ikat weaves, artistic batik dyes and natural-looking digital prints play with contrasts and combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
BLUE TILES
TAILORED FOR TRAVELLING
The spectrum of colours in the BLUE TILES theme looks like a succession of blue tiles against a white background. The shades of blue range from calming sky blue to intensive lavender and through to deep indigo. Fiery melon creates an exciting colour contrast, snatching you from the drowsy siesta of blue shades. Pearl creates muted light reflections, whilst light rosé adds a muted note to the colour spectrum. The focus here is on the interplay between casual long styles and flowing expanses of fabric which unite to create a new image of feminine proportions.
BEYOND NATURE
EASY AND VERSATILE
Natural, muted shades dominate the colour spectrum of the BEYOND NATURE theme. Deep olive green, natural khaki and richly expressive earthy hues blend to create a harmony of colours in the Summer Darks range. Striking kiwi gold brings bold colour and bright radiance to the styles. The fabric quality has a vibrant appeal with rich materiality, particularly with NATURAL DYEING gold colour – which, in combination with shiny modal fabric, creates a soft shine effect.
ZEN GARDEN
REFLECTED PURISM
Minimalist black/white combinations and hues of sand dominate the clear colour spectrum of the ZEN GARDEN theme. The key looks hover between artisanal, folklore-inspired styles and Asian influences with a mature and classy appeal. Belts and bands draw attention to the waistline, whilst the mix of fabrics and structures such as organic cotton mesh add a subtle transparency to the overall look. Cooling linen and knitted fabrics playfully skim the figure.
