Some weeks ago, I designed a new collection for an important event that will take place later this year. We will inform you in due time — so, stay tuned.
THE DEFINITION OF A COLLECTION
What does it take for a dozen models to actually become a collection?
I am glad you asked. Stilettissimo’s definition of a collection is simple.
«IN A COLLECTION, EVERY MODEL IS UNIQUE, YET CONNECTED TO THE OTHERS BY A COMMON THREAD.»
WHERE TO START?
This is easier said than done. Again, the power of saying no is a designer’s superpower — at least in my view. Of course, our customers are the most important criterion.
- Where do they live?
- Do we have to take care of the season, or is it for a place where seasons are less relevant?
Moreover, a collection typically has a motto. For us, it can be a story, a certain material, a type of accessory, or a colour. But how to start?
As you might know, we don’t really care about trends but focus on originality, uniqueness, and outstanding design.
SO THE QUESTION REMAINS: WHERE DO WE START?
For the winter collection, I wanted to capture the spirit of the Roaring 20s and reinterpret its ideas in a modern collection. Or you might have seen «Wild Obsession», which is a tribute to the Year of the Snake.
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THE UPCOMING COLLECTION
For the upcoming collection, it was a certain heel that inspired me. Once I designed the first model and chose the accessory, I knew what story I wanted to tell. Yes, of course, you can tell a story for each model, but people — especially buyers from department stores — want to see a collection. Hence, every model within must be a chapter.
However, we cannot make an entire collection with only one type of heel or the same accessory for each model. Some women prefer a flat model, while for others, the heels cannot be high enough.
Colours are a strong ‘glue’ to create a collection.
Hence, I started to assign colours and spoke to the tanneries about the availability of the different materials.
Now that I had decided on the colours, I created dozens of sketches of various models. Yes, you guessed it — I said no to the large majority, as they did not tell the right story.
The ones that remained in the game were adorned with accessories and completed with new ones.
I am pleased to say that soon I will travel to Italy to discuss every detail with our manufacturers, who will then craft the samples.
Once the time comes, we will tell you the whole story.
