DIVE IN: Desigual is doubling down on its high-profile designer linkups.
The Barcelona-based accessible fashion retailer is unveiling a unisex capsule collection with Botter, the Parisian brand established in 2016 by Lisi Herrebrugh and Rushemy Botter.
Called “High Tides” and inspired by Mediterranean life and the Caribbean roots of the Botter cofounders, the capsule is rich in organic shapes, underwater-nodding patterns and raw details, such as unfinished hems and tactile finishes.
Don’t expect a resort-only wardrobe, however — the lineup comprises urban pieces such as oversize blazers cut in rounded shapes; tunic dresses featuring a shark image covered in sparkly micro crystals; denim pants bearing a sunset-over-sea pattern with matching rib-knit polo shirts; fluid shirts with abstract motifs evoking the pattern of rippling sea waves, as well simple white T-shirts with both brands’ names formed by letter patches, in nods to Desigual’s signature patchwork technique.
The Desigual x Botter capsule collection.
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A range of accessories inspired by beach life complement the apparel, such as shoulder bags in the shape of floating pillows with marine rope-style charms or wedged flip-flop sandals.
Desigual claims the collection embeds eco-friendly materials including recycled fabrics, recycled plastic sequins and certified textiles.
The collection debuts on Tuesday for members of the Desigual Club, the Spanish brand’s customer loyalty program, before the general rollout at Desigual boutiques and on the brand’s e-commerce, planned for Aug. 28.
The Desigual x Botter capsule collection.
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Previous Desigual designer collaborations have included Collina Strada; Alphonse Maitrepierre; Stella Jean; Johnson Hartig, the Los Angeles-based founder of the label Libertine; Esteban Cortázar, and designer Christian Lacroix, among others.