British womenswear model The Fold has launched a five-piece limited-edition assortment utilizing Liberty materials in celebration of the London retailer’s one hundred and fiftieth anniversary.
The Fold, based by Polly McMaster in 2012 out of a disappointment on the lack of alternative in girls’s workwear, has put its twist to Liberty prints from its scarf archive courting again to the Seventies, recolouring them for a singular and unique replace.
The intricate designs have been printed on luxurious silk from Italy, creating 5 items which can be “positive to make an announcement this summer season”, together with two pairs of trousers, a shirt, a silk high and a costume.
Katya Maschenko, Design Director at The Fold, mentioned: “It was a dream to discover the Liberty material archive in celebration of 150 years of Liberty. The distinctive prints we chosen pair completely with our elegant silhouettes for a really particular assortment. Printed in Italy on luxurious silk, these limited-edition types are made to be treasured.
“With heartfelt tributes to the small print of the long-lasting retailer operating all through its print, ‘Staging Liberty’ (a reputation of an archive print) immediately caught our eye. Hand painted in London and recoloured by our print designer, the ultimate items are a real testomony to the power of our collaboration.
“A real gem from the archive, ‘Bohemian Day’, dates again to the Seventies, that includes a medley of scarf prints from playful paisleys to daring geometrics. The epitome of retro extravagance, it’s thrilling, daring and completely suited to our timeless silhouettes.”
The gathering consists of the blue multicolour, excessive waist ‘Arezzo Silk Trousers’ within the recoloured ‘Staging Liberty’ print, priced at £375, and the pink multicolour ‘Cascia Silk High’ – reimagined from Liberty’s Seventies ‘Bohemian Day’ print – that includes a crossover halter neck design, priced at £295.
There’s additionally the ‘Mariano Silk Costume’, once more enjoying with the ‘Staging Liberty’ print, which has The Fold’s signature seam detailing making certain a flattering form, earlier than opening into pleats on the waist to create “beautiful motion within the skirt”. That one is retailing at £575. All 5 items can be found to buy on-line and in The Fold shops from immediately.
Liberty was based by Arthur Lasenby Liberty in 1875, recognized for the distinctive Tudor-style structure of its London constructing and its floral and paisley prints.
