Longchamp unveils a sophisticated, exotic summer collection, inspired by tribal art and prints, for the modern, independent and cosmopolitan woman who appreciates luxury.For Spring/Summer 2018 RTW women’s collection,
Longchamp goes on a journey to the heart of Africa. From Rue des Beaux-Arts to Boulevard Saint-Germain, the Longchamp woman, gentle and bohemian gallery owner with bold elegance and natural charm explores the world of tribal art, specifically indigenous art and cultures. The materials used and the graphic effects inspired by the grids and highlights typical of African painting and sculpture serve as sources of inspiration.
The collection is based on the theme of laid-back sophistication. The Longchamp woman will team a printed silk blouse with leather shorts; a safari jacket in suede or cotton gabardine, complements a smooth leather patchwork skirt. Beautiful flowy dresses in dotted Swiss tulle or embroidered lace complement a cropped suede jacket.
Leather, an iconic Longchamp material, features in many different textures in the collection: velvety, smooth, printed, delicately woven into chevrons or fringed for a more casual feel. Lambskin leather is combined with feminine embroidered tulle, printed silk, textured jacquard as well as denim canvas.
The collection includes shades of terracotta, burnt sienna, khaki, honey and limestone adding warmth to delicate pastels including lilac, powder pink, aqua and pearl. These unusual combinations really lift blue denim, intense black and bright white.
Longchamp is renowned for their leather collections and this season the French brand unveil two designs that epitomise Summer 2018. The Madeleine bag has had a chic update inspired by indigenous art and cultures and now comes in an edgier version, incorporating different colors – nude and orange and honey and lilac – and materials – bullcalf leather, suede and vachetta – with detailing being given more emphasis for stylish effect. The Effrontée breaks with convention, playing up its sophisticated, rebellious feel. The chain strap and leather give this grainy-feel leather bag its rock and roll appeal.
The Summer 2018 collection from Longchamp is a call to travel, offering contemporary women an opportunity to embrace different ethnic designs, crafts and traditions.
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Leather, an iconic Longchamp material, features in many different textures in the collection: velvety, smooth, printed, delicately woven into chevrons or fringed for a more casual feel. Lambskin leather is combined with feminine embroidered tulle, printed silk, textured jacquard as well as denim canvas
