Laurenceairline was founded in 2010 by
Laurence Chauvin-Buthaud. Laurenceairline is a menswear label and
conscious project based between Abidjan and Paris. LaurenceAirline
brings together a path between cultures drawing contemporary timeless
basic silhouettes with deep African roots.
With typical panache, LAURENCEAIRLINE
has named her third collection after a tropical drink from the Ivory
Coast, Koutoukou. A real favourite in West African culture, Bazin is a
traditional damask cotton well known for its almost plastic sheen and
keeping its wearers cool. It’s this collection’s most vibrant guest.
LAURENCEAIRLINE has also, once again, created marvellous pieces out of
Wax Cotton.
This season it’s festooned with fan
patterns, baroque Moroccan frescoes and Japanese etchings. These two
exquisite fabrics come together in an explosion of complementary hues.
The designer plays with the contrasts and connections between the
textures, setting off the sheen of the Bazin against the cotton poplins
and colourful matt wax prints.
Added to the mix are the perfectly
mastered subtleties of LAURENCEAIRLINE, such as the vintage style yokes
with a dog wallpaper pattern sewn into the shirts and the cornelian
embroidery details which embellish the ‘Face’ shirt. The designer hasn’t
forgotten her little nod to women’s wear and over-sized shirts with
multi-coloured cut-outs complete the collection. These are accompanied
by a selection of high-waisted shorts and cigarette trousers, available
in block coloured Bazin and printed Wax.
Combining artisanal techniques with
contemporary shapes, this third springtime collection is imbued with a
variety of favourite motifs. With a fresh, nonchalant and urban
silhouette this is ready-to-wear for the zeitgeist man.
For more information, contactWebsite: laurenceairline.com
Email: laurence@laurenceairline.com
