The latest capsule is a dream.
Romance and minimalism go hand in hand for Cecilie Bahnsen. Her pieces are exceptionally pretty, yet have that edge that even Villanelle would approve of.
Most recently the Danish designer created a 15-piece collection for MATCHESFASHION.COM. The capsule features dresses in her signature voluminous and feminine designs, adorned with floral embroidery and beaded details. The collection also includes a white version of the beaded sandal, created in collaboration with Japanese brand Suicoke, exclusive to luxury online platform.
For the creative vision of the collection, Cecilie collaborated with several female creatives including teenager Margrethe Hjort Hay, who inspired the floral beading details, and photographer Josefine Seifert who shot the editorial imagery of the collection.
Below she talks us through the pieces and her design process.
Talk us through the inspiration behind the capsule and the choice of collaborators.
I wanted the collection to represent our signature sculptural silhouettes and strong monotone colour pallet, but I also wanted to contrast this delicately embroidered florals and splashes of colour in the beading.
I was also very inspired by the feeling of sisterhood and the connecting that the Cecilie Bahnsen girls have with our design. I wanted the collection to be about friendship and collective mood. – a world of unashamed femininity, where sophistication, strength and female power are to be found in feminine dressing.
What are your favourite pieces from the capsule collection?
The black floral bead dress is so strong jet so dedicated and I really love that contrast.
How would you define a Cecilie Bahnsen woman?
She is cautious of quality, craftsmanship rather than what’s on trend. An independent and sophisticated woman that can find strength and female power in romance.
Describe your design process?
I always start with developing the textiles and embroideries, for the collection ones I have the fabric in my hands I work on the mannequin to created beautiful sculptural shapes there support the natural movement of the fabric.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received?
Believe in your own ideas and be open to learn.
What is you most precious possession and why?
My engagement ring it is shaped like the moon and look like my boyfriend’s drawings, it reminds me of how lucky I am to marry my school love and inspiration this summer.
Describe the view from your window today.
We are in London for the MATCHESFASHION.COM event, so I have the most beautiful view of Notting Hill from my window.
What advice would you give to aspiring designers?
Believe in your dreams and keep doing what you believe in and it will eventually work.
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