Serafina Sama channeled a mélange of concepts and cultural references in her spring collection. First and foremost, the lineup encompassed a sense of travel, escape and adventure, from the glamour and hedonism of the Seventies to nods to old photographs of Balinese women wrapped in black and white textiles. Then there was Nineties rave culture inspired by vintage copies of Italian Vogue, which Sama reinterpreted through a tropical lens, as in punchy floral prints on a PVC coat.
The designer’s penchant for quirkiness lay in the details: She embroidered boxy, oversize shirting with a miscellany of trim appliqués, and another look featured embroidered lace with scattered crystals and shells. “I like the idea of dramatic, decadent pieces in relaxed fabrics, and relaxed silhouettes in fancy fabrics,” Sama said, referencing cotton muslin dresses and separates in gingham and windowpane prints. Adorned with cascading ruffles, the looks felt feminine but never overly precious.
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