Rechenberg’s designs show her trademarks of elegant simplicity : flowing fabrics, clear lines, essential graphics. Classic suit jackets become surprisingly light with wool crepe georgette or velvet silk. Asian traditions can be recognized among the details of her designs: wide kimono sleeves, Chinese band collars, wrap around trousers. Graphical lines are enlivened by fun details: jackets become airy and light with side slits or wrap-around techniques, trousers grant unexpected views with their special ligament embroidery.
Basic black never looks bleak here, as various shades of tea silk frequently give off a golden brown shine. Or, where the final step of the traditional dyeing process has been omitted, there is a natural glow as of cinnamon bark.
The show offers a spectacular finale: the Beijing-based Munich designer proves her versatility with some exclusive evening wear.
Basic black never looks bleak here, as various shades of tea silk frequently give off a golden brown shine. Or, where the final step of the traditional dyeing process has been omitted, there is a natural glow as of cinnamon bark.