Ottolinger SS21

September 30, 2020

The deconstructed nature of Ottolinger's Spring/Summer 2021 collection reflects the current state of the world we live in. But, for the brand, the collection is about creating clothes that empower people.

About the theme of the collection, Christa Bösch and Cosmia Gaadient, creative directors for Ottolinger, say, “For us, this means creating clothes that empower all of us, make us feel strong, more self-confident and ultimately celebrate the unique beauty of every one of us,” Bösch and Gadient says. “Clothes which embrace change and give us all of the superpower we need to sustain ourselves and become whoever we want to be.”

With the collection evoking the essence of superpowers, the clothing underlines the natural superpowers that we possess whether we’re conscious of them or not.

Text by Jacorey Moon
Photos Courtesy of Ottolinger

Featuring intricate mesh sets, inventive suit tailoring, ombres and tie dyes, and flowy yet constructed dresses, this collection speaks to the creative and thought-provoking nature of Ottolinger.

Check it out below.

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Alongside the product release, SATISFY have released a short film, also titled HeatCrush (which can be seen below). Over 15 uninterrupted minutes, the video keeps you waiting; for much of its runtime, nothing happens. All you can do is enjoy the sun-washed asphalt of the road and anticipate the eventual appearance of a runner. Patience is rewarded as you see a speck in the distance, slowly moving towards the camera.

Text by JohnOswald Crichton

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The laces are lined with colorful gummy-looking beads and silver charms (which of course match Collinda Strada necklace and earrings), acting as talismans for the wearer. Set any intention on these charms — luck, power, magic — and reflect it in each step you take. With each breath you take, bite you take, and step you take. In, out, chew, swallow, left, right. Life has a rhythm to it but so do you. Dance to it, and make sure you have the right shoe for it.

Creative Director Hillary Taymour
Campaign Concept by Thom Bettridge
Photography by Charlie Engman

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The activation read less like a product launch and more like a world building exercise. Guests moved through interactive environments built around the collection's design language, with the night's centerpiece being "Hidden Frequencies," a reveal of the Velum 1 Akita's UV-reactive detailing, glowing under blacklight for a crowd that included Bembury himself and Ghanaian rapper and model Black Sherif.

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