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Pink & Red

Hot Pink is probably one of the biggest color trends since last year.

And since red and pink are an unexpected but brilliant color blocking match, we thought we'd show you how to wear red and pink together.

Model & Art Direction Anna Kuen

Before we get into how to wear the colors, let’s first talk about the psychology behind pink and red…

Red is the most alive and powerful color on the spectrum, constantly in motion and demanding recognition. It conveys a message of power, presence, and sensuality.

As for pink, messages and meanings vary depending on how vibrant or muted the shade of pink is. Soft and light pinks translate as friendly, warm, approachable, and trustworthy. Bright pinks carry the strength of red but translate as fun loving, energetic, and more approachable.

Wearing red and pink together has long been considered a major fashion faux pas. It was long believed that hues that sat opposite each other on the colour wheel were ‘complementary’, and therefore made for a chicer outfit when paired together. However, the sister shades are actually two of the easiest colours to combine and — when styled well — pink and red make for a powerful, punchy combination that will elevate and add fun to your outfit.

One can never go wrong with colour blocking — especially when it comes to these sister shades.

Given the colours can appear visually similar, blocking a deep Bordeaux shade against a soft blush or hot pink is a great way to highlight their harmony without having them appear too alike. Ensuring the colours are clearly separated by a geometric line further differentiates them from each other for a chicer, more put-together look.

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The concept of a capsule wardrobe

 

New year, new beginnings.

January, the month for new year’s resolutions, fresh ideas and new challenges, is over. The air of minimalism already made us clear out our rooms and houses, now it's time to do the same with our wardrobe. The question is: What do we actually need for our daily life? The goal is to have a good foundation of clothes that you can mix and match. This is what we call a capsule wardrobe. 

What is a capsule wardrobe?

The first capsule wardrobe came to be in the 1970, when Susie Faux opened a new shop in London. She realized that her customers spend way too much money on clothes which didn’t last long due to their quality and shape. They where only made for one season and had to be replaced by new ones. Susie Faux’s philosophy was high standard quality, a timeless look and a good shape that could last for years.

„If we apply capsule to everyone, we have to ask: What is his or her lifestyle? What is the most important piece for that lifestyle? That might be a perfectly tailored dress to see friends in; or a beautiful jacket for the office. For others, it might be nice jeans and tops. But for the average person, women and men who go to work need the best clothes they can.“
— Susie's book Wardrobe

The basics of a capsule wardrobe:

Depending on the personal need you should have 30-40 pieces for each season - with shoes and bags - Every piece you purchase needs to have a good amount of possible combinations and different ways to wear. This method makes room in your closet, saves precious time in the morning, is good for the environment and last but not least saves money as well.

If you want to know more about the concept, you can follow the link below and read an article with Claudia Bothe, the owner of La Bande Berlin in the online magazine InStyle.

But what about evening wear?

The outfit from the last wedding or graduation party, after the occasions they normally disappear in the back of your closet.

The mix and match philosophy of La Bande Berlin really underlines the concept of less is more. A curated selection of pieces for top and bottom wear, made from luxurious silk, offer endless different ways. For example: the combination of the Camisole, the Oversize Shirt, Midi Skirt and Wide Leg Pants gives you four different variations of dresses and jumpsuits. We want to set a fresh, conscious and long living fashion statement which replaces the fast fashion idea. Our minimalistic collection underlines the personality and beauty of each women in an elegant way.

Here you can see some examples

„Our mission is to create seasonless pieces that you can wear all year long. Our product lifetime extends beyond a single season, and should not be restricted by fast moving trends. We don’t design seasonal, we design for people’s wardrobes, providing essentials and occasion pieces that cater to all aspects of everyday life. We don‘t do seasons. We design collections for collectors.“
— La Bande Berlin

We make a conscious, stylish, reusable eveningwear wardrobe possible. Our clothes are a perfect addition to your already existing capsule wardrobe. And if you are not having one already, it is a perfect start or an inspiration to create one. Get inspired with the video below.

 
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Lookbook COL 04 x Anna Kuen

both: Seidentuch 140x140 als Rock gebunden & Camisole in Black

2 x Seidentücher 90x90 zusammen geknotet als Kleid mit Silk Belt in Black

left: Print Slip Dress, Seidentuch 25x90 // right: Seidentuch 140x140 , Oversize Shirt in Natural White & Saskia Diez chained brooch / hairpin

left: Print Slip Dress, Wide Leg Pants in Black. Seidentuch 25x90 & Seidentuch 90x90 als Tasche gebunden // right: 2x Seidentücher 90x90 zusammen geknotet als Kleid mit Silk Belt in Black & Seidentuch90x90 gebunden als Tasche mit Seidentuch 25x90 als Henkel

both: Print Slip Dress, Seidentuch 34x34 & Saskia Diez chained brooch / hairpin

left: Seidentuch 140x140 , La Bande Berlin White Suit & Saskia Diez chained brooch / hairpin // right: T-Shirt mit Print, Seidentuch 140x140 als Turban gebunden

both: La Bande Berlin White Blazer, 2 x Seidentücher 25x90 als Bra gebunden & Wide Leg Pants in Black

both: Seidentuch 140x140 als Turban gebunden, Wide Leg Pants in Black, Camisole in Black & Seidentuch 140x140 gebunden als Tasche

left: Camisole in Black, Seidentuch 140x140 als Rock gebunden // right: Seidentuch 140x140 als Kleid gebunden mit Silk Belt in Black

left: Seidentuch 140x140 als Kleid gebunden mit Silk Belt in Black // right: Print Slip Dress

Art Direction & Production / Anna Kuen

Photography / Hilde van Mas & Assistant Marco Marchetti

Video: LCS.studio

Hair & Make-up / Arzu Kücük

Models / Gibril @ M4 Models, Smilla @ Iconic Management, Marlene @ Girls Club, Anne-Sophie Monrad @ Selective Management, Ann Kuen @ Selective Management

Jewellery and chained brooch/hairpin by Saskia Diez

Shoes by Aeyde

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Furoshiki - the art of scarf wrapping

While the rise of plastic bags have essentially replaced the use of furoshiki in modern days, we want to revive this traditional, environmentally-conscious alternative and show how creative and versatile a Silk Scarf can be. Not to mention, imagine your things uniquely wrapped in bright colours and even art!

As part of our COL 04 we designed 4 silk scarves in collaboration with artist and muse Anna Kuen. In this article she shows us four ways how to tie bags using this traditional wrapping technique.

Furoshiki Technique No. 1

using our Silk Scarf 90 x 90

Step 1

Connect two opposite ends to create a triangle. The “good/main” side of your silk scarf inside.

Step 2

Grab the ends of the triangles long side & make a knot on each

Step 3

Check if the knots are on an equal length.

Step 4

Now grab the two corners without a knot & flip your scarf over

Step 5

The knots should fall inside, adjust if needed.

Step 6

Now take the lose ends and tie them together. Not too tight.

Step 7

Connect the two remaining ends with a firm double knot.

Step 8

Et voilà. Your furoshiki bag is done.

 
 

Furoshiki Technique No. 2 / Two chic variations

using our Silk Scarf 90 x 90

Step 1

Make a knot into every corner of your silk scarf, all at the same length.

Step 2

Tie together two of the loose ends after another with a firm double knot.

Step 3

Adjust et voilà: 1. version is done


2. Variation

Step 1

Same start, make simple knots in every corner of your scarf

Step 2

Now tie two opposite ends together with a firm double knot.

Step 3

Let the other two knots fall inside.


 
 

Furoshiki Technique No. 3 / The Simple Style

using our Silk Scarf 90 x 90

Step 1

Fold your scarf into a triangle, the “good” more colorful side outride.

Step 2

Tie a double knot within the upper edge of your triangle, make sure it is firm.

Step 3

Now grab the two lose ends & let the knot fall inside.

Step 4

Tie the lose ends together & make a firm knot. Adjust the bag…

Et voilà. Your simple furoshiki bag is done.

 
 

Furoshiki Tecchnique No.4 / The Shoulder Bag

using our Silk Scarf 140 x 140

Step 1

Fold a triangle with the “good” / more colorful side outside

Step 2

Make a firm knot quite far in on each of the long sides

Step 3

Check if the knots are on the same length

Step 4

Grad the remaining ends of your triangle & tie them together

Step 5

Let the knot fall inside & adjust the bag

 

About Anna

Anna Kuen, Model und Künstlerin, war seit ihrer frühen Kindheit von Kunst umgeben und studierte schließlich selbst Malerei an der Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Wien. 2019 zog sie nach Berlin, wo sie heute lebt und arbeitet.Ihre Arbeiten sind von ihrer Heimat, der Landschaft der Alpen, inspiriert. In der Auseinandersetzung mit Strukturen, Formen und Farben entwickelt sie eine eigene Formen- und Farbensprache. 

Als Model hat sie die Welt bereist und arbeitet unter anderem für renommierte Kunden wie Vivienne Westwood und Saint Laurent. Als Muse der Mode-Schaffenden entdeckt sie die Welt auf ihre Weise. In ihrem beruflichen, wie auch privaten Leben vereinen sich die Leidenschaften für Kunst und Mode. 

PRINT SILK SCARF 90x90
PRINT SILK SCARF 90x90
259,00 €
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