CHARLES & KEITH Fall/Winter 2017 takes inspiration from the ideas, aesthetics and values of pop-culture and postmodern films. The season in a snapshot is a pastiche of highly stylised visuals with vivid contrasts that is iconic to pop culture and post modernism, with a keen fondness for the 50s. Unfolding like the chapters of a story-within-a-story in a theatre setting, the narrative follows a postmodernist ideology, delving into the themes of onscreen clichés, superficial perfection and false realism.
The collection takes on a modern retro aesthetic, featuring a series of classic shapes rendered in contemporary scales. Standout styles include slip on mules, ankle boots, chunky loafers and chained oxfords. Bags and accessories take on a sculptural and form-focused direction, while material play and colour updates lend newness.
Costume jewellery is minimal but impactful, with architectural details for a decorative intention.
Product collection:
Footwear: Ankle Strap Platform Pump, Basic Block Heeled Boot, Brogue Detail Combat Boot, Buckle Flat Mule, Chelsea Boot, Chunky Mary Jane, Cut Out Bootie Heel, Cylindrical Block Heel Boot, Embellished Ankle Boot, Fitted Calf Boot, Gold Detail Loafer, Knotted Boot, Knitted Knee Boot, Knitted Textured Boot, Pointed Ankle Boot, Pointed Knot Mule, Pointed Laced Up Boot, Pointed Mule, Sling Back Loafer Tassel Loafer
Bag: Angular Front-Flap Clutch, Basic Laptop Case, Boxy Cube Slingbag, Circular Detail Sling Bag, Curved Base Tote Bag, Curved Boxy Sling Bag, Curved Edge Wallet, Furry Bucket Bag, Push-Lock Circular Clutch, Push-Lock Handbag, Quilted Tassel Clutch, Slouchy Hobo Bag, Soft Bucket Sling Bag, Top-Flap Slingbag, Top Handle Boxy Pouch, Top-Zip Round Sling Bag
Belt: Basic Buckle
Eyewear: Acetate Frame Wayfarer, Metal Frame Aviator, Oval
Bracelet: Criss Cross, Semi-Precious Stone
Ring: Criss Cross, Floral Cluster, Semi-Precious Stone
Necklace: Metallic Round, Stone Chain
Earrings: Dangle Charms, Floral Tassel, Stone Drop, Stone Hoop
Bag Strap: Ruffled Bag Strap, Weave Detail Bag Strap