Inspired by a modern version of Africa, hand in hand with Keith Harings vision, last monday Elena Martin presented the new collection of Martin Lamothe for next spring. The designer spend time in the north of Africa where she experienced the Bereber culture “The more arid the environment of a society, the more vibrant are the colours of its culture and the art of the people that lives there” explains the designer. “That was the start of the palette, inspired by the bereber art, with it’s fluorescent colours.” This influence is also in the visible in the treatment Elena gave to the textiles, like in this short dress, adapting nomad tapestry techniques into fashion. Or the flower inspired silk patchwork, all hand-sewn. “North Africa is all about colour” she adds.
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