The swimwear designer from Valencia, Dolores Cortés, presented a collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid inspired by 19th century aesthetic movements such as The Arts & Crafts, which was led by designer William Morris and inspired by Japonism.
The result is bikinis and trikinis with XS prints in pastel tones and “Liberty” inspiration in a renewed key reflected on velvet-effect velour fabrics. Sinuous shapes are intertwined with flowers and leaves overlapping bird motifs. Hand-made details of beads and embroidered applications over multicolour prints on a tulle base offers texture plays that confront shine against matte.
The importance of lime is also highlighted in garments with sophisticated structures, dramatic drapes and braided details; ocean blue with laser leaf applications, superimposition of materials and 3D effects; black and white prints with linear motifs and outerwear provide a total look with an oversized silhouette.
