Cala Ossidiana
Cala Ossidiana,a beach on the Aeolian island of Lipari, the original home of my mother's family...Obsidian flowed from the volcanos and covers the sea floor, inflecting the waters with a very intense dark blue hue. The Cala Ossidiana collection is inspired by this extreme natural beauty.
The 2009 Cala Ossidiana swimwear collection incorporates the deep intensity of color with innovative fits, inspired by my poolside memories from the 80's — memories of the teenage girls on the diving team, layering two or three sheer swimsuits with sophisticated nonchalance that left an impression. The overlapping layers and play on sheer and opaque have been translated into modern color combinations and fabrics — and designed with silhouettes that are truly flattering.
In all, the collection captures both the natural beauty of these shapes, and that improvisation, humor, and style...Improvisation creates some of the best styles in fashion — combining unique elements to come up with something new. It's also done out of necessity on a daily basis — especially in the rushed, crowded city of New York. Have we forgotten that Manhattan is an island? While we all escape to the less beaten path, there is also something so perfect and relaxing about not planning that weekend getaway. Sleep in on a summer Saturday, throw on a bikini and slip out onto your rooftop. Set your own pace. New Yorkers are always creating their own little islands of calm and sun, right in the midst of one of the world’s busiest cities. Our photographs this season celebrate this experience.
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Creative Director, Anne Pachan
Anne Pachan loves searching for something...to turn over every stone, walk down every unbeaten path, to find the beautiful, the strange, and the curious in this world. Whether trekking uphill to an ancient Balinese village known for their double ikat weaving, checking out a new artist at a gallery opening, studying a book from the Met Museum, or watching a vintage film, she is continually finding and incorporating new sources of inspiration for her designs and life.
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