JENNYSCHWARZ

"A good deal of tyranny goes by the name of protection." Crystal Eastman, 1881-1928 Jenny Schwarz's new collection is inspired by armour, twisted knights and historic military clothing whilst maintaining the brands signature look of unique tailored pieces with a dark twist and innovative detailing. The collection has an eerie quality, something stolen from the past and injected into the present. It features structured jackets made from treated cottons and military melton wool with contrasting pleated organza and sheepskin collars. The coats take their influence from medieval battle dress while trousers are panelled imitating intricate armour plating. Working closely with Russian painter, Sveta Yavorsky, the collection steals from history to create modern armour. The colour palette is restrained to muted greys and matt blacks with hints of rust and copper. Italian lamb nappa is complemented with soft sheepskin on jackets while knitwear uses pure cashmere and wools with a metallic lustre to honour the artist’s vision of archaic garments and contemporary man.