Konche Skirt Set, Khadi Cotton
Konche, meaning shell in Ancient Greek, quite literally takes from the clam shell in Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, with its fishtail silhouette being made to look like the wearer is standing within the shell themselves. Konche is made of 26 panels, with each one wrapping around the waist and hips and then unfurling at the knee, with the help of strategically placed godets. Each panel of the skirt has been carefully thought-out to recreate the curvature and depth that presents itself within each wave of the clamshell.
Worn with the Apodesmos top, with a neckline made pleated with delicate tulle, a texture taken from the clamshell that Venus is said to have floated ashore in. The hemline of the piece is completed with a thin strip of lace, which is created to look almost like a chain-link, continuing the allegory on free will, binding and the human body.
Completed with the Chrysos Coat. The name "Chrysos," meaning cocoon in Ancient Greek, speaks to this nurturing essence, encapsulating the transformative sanctuary one feels within its folds. Inspired by the iconic 1920s cocoon coat, the silhouette pays homage to its origins while reimagining it for a contemporary narrative. The reimagined voluminous form accommodates and celebrates diverse body types.
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