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| Partimi Autumn Winter 2011 Collection at Estethica Image by Re-Design for Life |
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| Partimi Autumn Winter 2011 Collection at Estethica Image by Re-Design for Life |
I first met Eleanor Dorrien-Smith, the designer behind Partimi, this time last year when she was showing her work at London Fashion Week as part of the Centre for Sustainable Fashion. It was lovely to catch up with her again to view her Autumn Winter 2011 collection 'Garden', which draws it's inspiration from lush winter gardens, childhood memories and momentum.
Eleanor explained to me how the striking prints in her collection were inspired by photographs of her father playing as a child in the family garden: an overwhelmingly beautiful place. Another print was inspired by moss and lichen covered benches in the family garden. The textural 'Lichen' design is digitally printed onto an organic silk satin dress to stunning effect. One of my favourite pieces in the collection.
Other styles include a photographic palm print dress in organic silk jersey that tucks and drapes gently around the body. A luxuriously soft tapered leg trouser and a collar-less jacket
with a clean silhouette - both in organic wool.
Eleanor has created a beautiful contemporary collection that is simple yet stunning. Oh yes! It's also ethically produced using sustainably sourced fabrics. The only down-side is that we have to wait until Autumn Winter before we can wear it.
In the meantime, her SS11 collection 'Dieu Bleu' can be viewed on the Partimi website.
