CAMILA Wool cashmere jacket
650€
This collection highlights the continued narrative of Loulou Studio, a development that is linear but also one that explores depth. Expounding on the duality that has always been ingrained in the house’s ethos, an elaboration is achieved through sophisticated new forms and textural finishes.
To illustrate, the architectural lines of a boxy overcoat are counterbalanced with the comforting softness of Astrakhan effect shearling, a standout material this season. The same tactile approach creates an emotional dialogue between the fine touch of furry Alpaca-blend and tightly woven lace separates, a delicacy juxtaposed against the sturdy imprints of croc-embossed leather and the exacting structures of double-faced cashmere outerwear. Meanwhile, the color stories expose meticulous attempts to build a library of neutrals that blend fluidly with each other, with deep burgundies and subdued crimson reds as welcome points of contrast.
An image of strength in softness and a levelled interpretation of modern femininity: one that is completely assumed, free of romanticized flair and the tribulations of girlhood. “We wanted to accompany the Loulou Studio woman in every part of her day,” shares creative director Chloé Harrouche. “To create pieces that correspond to daily agendas but also for the special, key moments in her life.”
There is a desire to be timeless and comprehensible, but a closer look reveals an assertive drive towards constant elevation as well. Proportional tweaks to the classic trench coat are played up with a sturdy gabardine that holds it shape. Crisp poplin shirting, a Loulou Studio mainstay, is imagined with fresh permutations: a half-placket button up and a seemingly reversed dinner shirt, finely embroidered with the house’s initials. An extensive selection of airy natural knits and essential jerseys are rounded up with familiar shapes, carryovers revisited and perfected, following season of studio notes and adjustments.
