- Robyn Turk
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Scotch & Soda has partnered with New York-based illustrator Blair
Breitenstein for its latest capsule collection. The Dutch fashion
brand took notice of the influence of Dutch painter Kees van Dongen in
Breitenstein’s work, which is translated seamlessly into the resulting
capsule.
The two parties collaborated once before, as Breitenstein lent her
signature to Scotch & Soda’s Spring/Summer 2019 trade launch at
Premium Berlin. The upcoming collection will be the first time the
brand features the illustrator’s trademark designs in an exclusive
capsule.
Comprised of pieces for men, women and kids, the Fall/Winter 2019
capsule will feature prints of Breitenstein’s illustrations that draw
inspiration from the expressionist movement. The illustrations are
described in a press release as combining “strong and self-assured
charcoal outlines with whimsical watercolour, resulting in
contemporary illustrations that have proved to be a hit amongst the
fashion set and tribe of Instagram followers alike.”
Scotch & Soda sees the capsule as a perfect complement to the
arthouse themes seen in its main collection.
The 15-piece capsule will include printed long-sleeve tops,
short-sleeve T-shirts, hoodies and parkas. Items will be available for
purchase in August online and in stores, with prices ranging from
59.95 to 129.95 euros (approximately 67 to 145 dollars).
Photos: courtesy of UPR Belgium
