s
S18 explodes in a cascade of hyper-
celebration of colour, form and
feminine, English garden flowers
unapologetically showy florals are
where the scandalous Vita Sackville-
celebrated and embraced.
West’s, renowned garden at Sissinghurst Castle meets a 1930’s masculine
From elegant, velvety white spring
aesthetic in a celebration of the very
tulips set against a background of rich
best of British Horticulture.
sun-drenched yellow, to luxurious, over scale Iris flowers in sapphire and
Lady Vita Sackville- West, a
cerulean tones, the Vita collection
controversial character never far from
is bursting with mouth-watering
scandal and intrigue, defined herself
colour and photo real blooms in an
as a divided personality;
exploration of earthly delights.
interview by Kevin Voller
Violet & Wren VITA S/S 2018
“Half of me is feminine, soft, submissive
Opulent, feminine flowers are offset
and attracted to men while the other
by strict, regular stripes in narrow and
one Is masculine, hard, aggressive and attracted to women.”
super wide settings, alongside lush, jewelled tone solids of Opaline green and Fuchsia pink.
This dichotomy and her anarchic spirit defines the SS18 collection
1930’s design details, referencing
with a marrying of the feminine and
the decade in which Vita moved into
masculine, the hard and soft, modern
Sissinghurst, pepper the signature
and historical, and lends to a complex
silhouettes to bring a masculine sensibility
and intriguing season where maximalist
to juxtapose the overt feminism. Fresh silhouette introductions to the collection see modern, square cuts in a midi sleepshirt and slouchy tee layer with sporty shorts or classic pyjama pants to bring a modern and youthful approach to Loungewear dressing. In purposeful contrast, soft silk georgette prints are
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