Strength is found in broken dreams. We revive the fragments hidden beneath the surface, deep and still. French designer Anselin Louis chose to embrace a profound sense of personal expression – unveiling one’s identity without uttering a word.
Once upon a time, I was the third wheel on my parents’ holidays in Florence on a quest for spiritual and cultural stimulation—a time, in reality, more spent at the trattoria than anything else. Straight out of a Renaissance decor, Anselin arose on a casual stunt, layers of gold ornaments juxtaposed on a medieval coat of mail embellished with tulle intricacies. French recognize French—a distinguishing nonchalance and mannerisms tying us for the best.
Fast Forward, Anselin Louis curated a debut collection for Haute Couture Week, invoking a divine dimension that captivates the senses. As a joyous embrace of life’s pleasures and complexities, he navigated through the light and shadow, reviving the myth of Astraea, the goddess of justice and purity, the idealism of a time when divine principles guided human conduct. Her withdrawal from Earth symbolizes the loss of innocence and the onset of moral decline – don’t blame your tarot cards.
“I conceive clothing as a true extension of oneself,” commented Anselin Louis. “It is not just about aesthetics but conveying sensations and emotions that resonate with the soul, capturing moments of joy, introspection, and everything in between.” Anselin portrayed the ambivalence of our modern world, a mixed heritage filled with romantic laces, shibari, incrusted gold statuettes, and re-enchanted tailoring. A mad crush for the transparent silk-white dress strapped with a leather choker, a divine rejuvenation for your encounters with the beyond. Preach.
Astraea as a constellation and mythological narrative encapsulating the human experience. Anselin Louis cultivates a visual mystery, expressing a myriad of sensations and emotions beyond aesthetics.
