The collection, Synthesis, was inspired by the concept of psychological cubism, a way in which different psychological states and aspects of the identity can coexist simultaneously within a single individual. The narrative explores how we shape our own identities, especially as denizens of different countries exposed to and immersed in diverse systems of meaning. Inspirations from the designer Sardinian heritage are combined with elements of her present life in London, expressed simultaneously, replicating metaphorically cubist compositions as states of mind.
Tailoring, contouring and couture techniques were reinterpreted to create high-end hybrid seasonless designs, blurring the line between defined categorisations. Shingo Sato’s Transformational reconstruction creative pattern cutting was used to create contrasting features of sharp lines and soft drapes, giving a contemporary approach with the aim for timelessness that embraces trends yet goes beyond them.
Embellishments and prints have been designed and developed blending digital and artisanal techniques such as graphic and mixed media, digital printing, hand and machine embroidery construction and deconstruction. Upcycled materials are utilised to create the signature embroideries, cascades of threads hand-embroidered developed over weeks. Garments have been produced using luxury fabric deadstock in order to create a collection made to be long-lasting reducing the consumption of new raw materials.
