SENSATION AUTUMN/WINTER 2015/2016
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SENSATION [sen-sey-shuh n] 1605–15; < Medieval Latin sēnsātiōn- (stem of sēnsātiō ), equivalent to Late Latin sēnsāt ( us ) sensate + -iōn- -ion the operation or function of the senses; perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.
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our world becomes oversaturated with information, entertainment, art, fashion, and technology we are beginning to actively seek ways to keep ourselves enaged and stimulated. Our senses are what enable us to experience life. This is a season where we will be able to heighten our senses to the next plane of engagement. OLFACTORY INDULGENCE captures the essence of our strongest sense, our sense of smell. We are evoked to touch and stroke through striking natural textures in TACTILE TEMPTATION. Perception of sound through our ears and eyes will be discovered in TYMPANIC VIBRATIONS. Visual awareness will be triggered through enticing elements of VISUAL IMMERSION. RAW INDULGENCE takes us back to a time of simplicity and heritage through traditional harevesting.
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THE SEASON AT A GLANCE OLFACTORY INDULGENCE
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Close your eyes and slowly inhale, allowing your mind to capture the aroma.
TACTILE TEMPTATION
VISUAL IMMERSION
TYMPANIC VIBRATIONS
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Allow for desire to touch and stroke to overwhelm your senses.
Visualize the eruption of sound and its forceful atmospheric vibration.
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RAW INDULGENCE
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Surrender your eyes to captivating colors and allow them to be enraptured by eclectic layers.
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OLFACTORY INDULGENCE
Close your eyes and slowly inhale, allowing your mind to capture the aroma. Cool yet soft, artistic floral prints decorate silk fabrics. Silhouettes blossom in neoprene and organza fabrics into voluminous structures in sultry tones. Interior dĂŠcor emulate the organic blooming structures of a flower. The sense of smell will be seduced through innovative installations and jewelry.
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TACTILE TEMPTATION
Allow for desire to embrace and stroke to overwhelm your senses. All the textures inspired by nature will temp you to and allow us to feel one with the tactility of nature. Rigid textured leathers and gold accessories tap into the harshness of nature while short furs, lace, and organza allow for ease and subtle beauty.
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TYMPANIC VIBRATIONS
Visualize the eruption of sound and its forceful atmospheric vibration. In simple contrasting blacks and whites, with hints of navy, powerful geometric and free flowing graphics dance across a variety of wool, cashmere, and silk. Prints will move you while they emulate enthusiastic elements of sound and deconstruct to become linear and rigid. Sound waves become prominent and the main design element behind architecture, jewelry, and interior dĂŠcor.
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VISUAL IMMERSION
Surrender your eyes to captivating colors and allow them to be enraptured by eclectic layers. Transcend your vision with a bold color play of indigo, orchid, and basil. A dynamic play on monochromatic layers is used to create visually compelling products in fashion, architecture, and interiors.
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RAW INDULGENCE
A simplistic and raw vibe is explored through a returned interest in natural growing and consumption of food. An exploration of heritage heirloom vegetables takes us back to our natural roots. We are seeking comfort in what we once knew. Such comfort is characterized by thick knits, soft jersey, and easy linens in natural earthy tones. Prints exemplify the rawness and truly tie us back to our natural roots.
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