By Editor Design.nl / 15-10-2009

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars"
Oscar Wilde

“Pandora’s box” the Greek Myth and the classic German 1929 movie that carries the same title is the inspiration for the SS2010 collection of Spijkers en Spijkers.

Pandora was given many seductive gifts from the Gods, one such gift was a box with strict instruction by Zeus to keep it closed. The gift of curiosity was also given to Pandora and ultimately she opened the box, unleashing many evils on mankind. With a classical twist at the very bottom of the box, lay the unexpected: Hope.

The 1920’s icon Louise Brooks in her role as Lulu embodies a modern translation of the mythical character Pandora and became the Muse for this collection. She shows the rise and inevitable fall of an immoral yet naïve young woman whose insolent eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her, with many delicious parallels to Pandora’s ancient story.

Referring to Greek cues, draping and graphic stars are integral to the collection. The materials are light and summery; Cotton blends mingle with Silk Crepe de Chine, Satin, Bamboo Voile, and Silk Poplin and light Wool. Stripes emphasize the draping and vary from diagonal to straight lines. The star shapes are subtle yet bold. Chunky lines and colour blocks contrast with petite shapes crafted using seams cleverly worked inside out.

The SS2010 collection was launched at Studio Zeta Milan in September with a cocktail-party and salon-show. 

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