For their Autumn / Winter 2005 collection, showcased in London Fashion Week at The Royal Academy of Arts 13 - 17 February, rubecksen yamanaka were inspired by camels, gloves and Belgian artist Marcel Broodthaers’ ‘Jardin d’Hiver’
30/01/2006 :: rubecksen yamanaka was established in 2002 by Norway-born womenswear designer Hilde Rubecksen and Japanese knitwear designer Tomoko Yamanaka after the pair graduated from The Royal College of Art earlier in the same year.
rubecksen yamanaka’s designs appeal to the upper end of the market, and collections consist of contemporary and directional womenswear and knitwear, in which unconventional design and high quality fabrics and yarns are combined, creating a collection of beautifully peculiar pieces.
The new collection is inspired by camels, gloves and Belgian artist Marcel Broodthaers’ ‘Jardin d’Hiver’.
Detailing is masculine shirting with pleat fronts on silk chiffon dresses with glove shapes and stitching elements along with leather button-down cuff details on the front. Camel hair is made into tailored trousers and over coats with low pockets and double collars, while autumnal thick corduroy produces skirts and blazers that complement the fine gauge cashmere in the collection with double ribbed cuffs and necklines. Curious three-sleeve sweaters with built-in glove details are enhanced with playful camel pattern on the flipside of cardigans and pullovers. Scarves accessories inspired by gloves, court shoes are covered with crochet.
Stockists include:
Browns, Livingstone Studio (London)
Isetan, Barneys (Tokyo)
Mariza Tassy (Milan)
rubecksen yamanaka in London Fashion Week
On|Off at the Royal Academy of Arts
13 - 17 Feb, 9.30am - 6pm
London Showroom: OnlOff at the Royal Academy of Arts, 6 Burlington Gardens, London W1S 3EX
Press contact: Shin, Tel:+44 ( 0 )208 9326711
shin.aouk@tiscali.co.uk
Buyer contact: Hilde, Tel: +44 ( 0 )207 4314022
info@rubecksenyamanaka.com