Simplicity can be deceit ful — deeper truths are of ten hidden under strata of feelings. In the same way, the honesty of a simple garment can reveal atcloser inspection a more complex construction.
Auralee’s style is deceptively essential; its look is minimal, honest, and elegantly unassuming. But without changing its inherent nature, a differentperspective can add depth and variety to its perception.
The Summer collection plays a game of gentle creativity, layering and juxtaposing garments of different weights, shapes and volumes st yled withinventive grace. A blend of ac tive and elegant tropes adds a note of imagination, a t wist of unexpected dynamism to the clarity of the label’sdesign. Suits are worn over sportier pieces, which are in turn balanced by classic tailoring.
Auralee’s exclusive made-in-house, high- end fabrications are proposed for the season in a wider range of new weight s and textures uncommon of aspring summer collection.
In addition to cotton, silk and linen, a selection of tropical wool, cashmere, and mohair is offered, making for a versatile edit of non-pareil, uniquematerials, suitable for a variety of climates conditions and occasions.
The silhouette, while retaining its minimalistic appeal, plays with proportions — tops are proposed in shortened versions for men, while for womenstructured tailoring is paired with short-length underpinnings.
Color is one of the collection’s highlights, infusing appeal to the inventive layering and wrapping. The subdued palette of neutrals is energized by vibranthues of vivid green, turquoise, purple and orange; diaphanous white cashmere scarves are dyed in delicate gradients.
For women, a play on transparencies makes for a charming, individual proposition. Sheer summer-weight mohair knits and airy wool pieces are layered and juxtaposed under soft-structured wool and recycled material suiting ; cropped tops are offered in a precious silk fabrication; long tube tops are worn over button-up shirts; tailored jackets exude an elegant allure.
Menswear is equally creative. Light weight summer fabrications, pile and organic- cot ton t weed are made into tailored pieces with spor t y undertones. A wardrobe of versatile pieces comprises a chenille coat in double woven hand-sewn cotton; a range of cashmere-silk suiting and knitwear; a structured, voluminous cotton-poly citycoat and duster. Shorts are offered in many iterations, in elegant wool as well as in sporty, vivid cotton nylon. Knitsin sheer mohair are perfect to be layered over shits; sporty anoraks are made in a shirting fabric, and worn with relaxed drawstring pants.
Giving an at titude of fur ther dynamism, accessories are inspired by trekking and climbing : voluminous rucksacks with multifunctional attachable or detachable pouches make for a cool contrast with the collection’s spirit of elegant ease; on the same sporty note, sneakers are modeled after climbingshoes, leather sandals are made for a fast-paced rhythm, and moccasins are beautifully hand-crafted.