High Bohemia / Haut Boheme / Lux Bohemia
For Spring/Summer 2013, DB BERDAN have been
inspired by the Golden Era of the 20th century– the Belle Epoque, as the French
would say! With bohemianism in the air and the bittersweet taste of absinth in
their mouths, the fairies and other elements of the world of wonders flittered
by, as described by Belle Epoque artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
Surrealism, mixed with the essence of
orientalism and finished with a dash of romanticism, was the focus of Belle
Epoque style. After the fussy Victorian era of layers of skirts and huge
shoulders, the Bohemians shimmered in tight beaded long dresses, silk gloves
and over-sized shining jewels.
For Spring/Summer 2013, the DB BERDAN
collection comes alive in a delicious rainbow of pastel tints. Fabrics printed
with carousels and rabbits add a surreal edge, while French lace and silk
chiffons bring a touch of romance.
Hand-crafting their clothing like pieces of
jewellery, exquisite attention to detail is visible in every DB BERDAN piece.
Continuing the decadent theme, DB BERDAN have incorporated gems, jewels and
printed pearls into their clothing, using intricate beading techniques to
create smooth silhouettes.
DB BERDAN love to include homages to
inspiring characters from history in their collections. This season they have
reimagined Mata Hari in print, created in collaboration with Turkish
illustrator Merve Morkoç, who helped to transform their dream prints into
reality.
