Photos: Holzweiler/Ernesto Artillo
For the pre-fall collection, Holzweiler Agency has teamed up with Spanish artist Ernesto Artillo to create a threefold collection. The 28 year old artist and photographer is known for his delicate collages where he blends together fashion and art inspired by the Modernism and Renaissance periods. The collaboration design is strongly influenced by Picasso and Cubism with graphic elements.
The first part of the collaboration is quite commercial and consists of five prints and collages made by Artillo. This part will be printed on scarfs and other items of clothing. These pieces will be available in selected stores.
As Ernesto works with photography, painting and different kinds of collage techniques on a daily basis, Holzweiler wanted to challenge him with ”The Exhibiton Collection” to convert his art into something wearable. A collection of different pieces was the result after a three days long workshop together with the Holzweiler designers. The collaboration was naturally photographed by Ernesto himself, and published in the Spanish magasin Curador. The collection will be showcased in the Holzweiler store at Fornebu S.
The third and final part of the collaboration is a compound between the two first collections. Artillo have hand painted ten leather jackets in fine cowhide. The hand painted jackets will be for sale exclusively in selected stores.
Colour blocking and embroidery on exquisite materials with a strong palette of colours define the collection. Key fabrics are silk and silk organza, cotton and leather. The collection will be launched tonight, on Holzweilers annual summer party.
