Roksanda’s Autumn-Winter 2023 Collection Explores Strength and Fragility
Roksanda’s Autumn-Winter 2023 Collection Explores Strength and Fragility
Roksanda’s Autumn-Winter 2023 Collection Explores Strength and Fragility
Roksanda’s Autumn-Winter 2023 Collection Explores Strength and Fragility
Navigating the complex interplay between fragility and strength, Roksanda’s Autumn-Winter 2023 collection serves as an intimate tribute to art, design, and the human experience. The designer takes cues from Atsuko Tanaka, a significant figure in Japan’s post-war Gutai art movement, whose ethos of challenging artistic conventions resonates throughout the collection.
Roksanda employs luxurious silks, recycled crushed taffeta, and fine wools as mediums for artistic expression. Through masterful techniques such as needle-punching, abstract lines are elevated into works of art, adorning fine wool coats and over-layers. Fabrics like fil-coupé introduce a sense of visual drama, seeming to dissolve elements of the gown, while recycled crushed taffeta brings unique textural richness.
Silhouettes defy convention, as volume, structure, and form are manipulated to striking effect. The tension between extreme volumes and ultra-feminine formations offers an impactful visual and thematic contrast. This duality extends to the collection’s accessories, with soft nappa leather pieces striking a balance between modern sensibility and the brand’s distinct color palette. Classic footwear by Manolo Blahnik rounds out ensembles that are both current and timeless.
The color palette is equally thoughtful, ranging from muted tones like beige and deep camel to vibrant hues of fluorescent pink and bright yellow. These choices echo the collection’s overarching themes of emotional resonance and artistic exploration.
In essence, this collection transcends the realm of fashion to touch upon broader themes that resonate deeply in today’s world. As if underscored by the words of poet Arch Hades, narrated during the presentation, the collection serves as a “profoundly intimate dialogue” with both oneself and the wider community, embodying a pursuit of artistic and personal integrity.
