The Enthralling SS23 Collection of Ottolinger
- Abigail Moncoeur
- 6 hours ago
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October 28, 2022
The futuristic brand, known as Ottolinger, presented their Spring/Summer 2023 collection during
Paris Fashion Week Sunday on October 2nd. Set in a gallery in downtown Paris, the seating
was a little out of the ordinary for a fashion show, with editors, photographers, and the remaining
attendees taking their places on a stockpile of mattresses.
As the models walked down the runway to an echoing techno beat, the plain white background
accentuated their vibrancy.
Ottolinger is a Berlin-based brand that specializes in serving sci-fi with a sexual twist, and this
Spring/Summer collection was no exception. Skintight was the theme of the evening in their 35-piece
Designers Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient explained that the vision behind their designs was to
make guests feel like they were waking up and heading out into the world, animated and full of light
and energy. “‘It’s like in the morning when there’s really warm light and you have a good feeling
about the day. You start the day upbeat, you go off and you sign a deal—it’s not an average day—it’s
a really good day,’ said Gadient with a laugh.”
The opening look featured a deconstructed belt-meets-bra top (a piece that reappeared in several
different variations) and was paired with low-rise recycled polyester trousers that resembled leather.
Figure hugging bodysuits, matching trompe l'oeil sets, and biker jacket renditions
were accented by extended rubber straps and stylish, sharp-pointed stilettos.
As the Y2K trend continues to notably impact fashion and streetwear, it could be safe to assume that this also played a role in influencing these designers' conceptual ideas for this ready-to-wear collection. Almost every piece was matched with regal blues and golden yellow accents, layering, and reflective eyewear to flawlessly encapsulate the aura of a fierce woman.
It is Ottolinger's commitment to pushing boundaries and reinventing the image of beauty that both lures and keeps audiences wanting more with every collection. It won't be long until the Berlin-based brand reaches new heights with its next collection.
Written by: Abigail Moncoeur
Edited by: Abbigail Earl
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