William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” 》
Theater is a very important free space that should be protected because it is a place where people can and should express their ideas without censorship. The characters in this series of shots have a sense of playing with the world, which is closely related to Shakespeare and theatrical performances. In Shakespeare’s time, crossing gender boundaries was common and everyone was who they wanted to be, much like today.
The Spring/Summer 2024 collection embodies the influence of time in tailoring, frayed tapestry fabrics, pigmented knitwear and poplin, classic prints and distressed leather.Pablo Picasso for a 1920 balletLe TricorneThe designed cartoon spots and zigzag stripes are also one of the sources of inspiration for this season. Denim, formal wear, knitwear and accessories have all been washed, worn and aged.
Hollywood costume designs from the 1920s and the confident power looks of the 1980s are perfectly integrated with modern sportswear. The business shirt with enlarged outline and exaggerated deformation collides with the fluorescent green madras plaid “dropping” on the bag.
Sky blue jacquard fabric, inspired by the 1732Hercules and Omphale, (Francois Boucher, 1703-70)The lover’s kiss and the painted flowers full of folk customs together show the romantic feelings of a painter.
Let us return to the central idea of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 – eternal love, a memory that never ends and inspires the future.