NOBI TALAI - Spring Summer 2018

NOBI TALAI – Spring Summer 2018

by pascal iakovou 16 January 2018 0 comments

Inspired by the crossroads between West and East, Berlin-based and Tehran-born designer Nobieh Talaei embarks on a festive journey in spring/summer 2018.

Nobi Talai’s collections tell stories of modern nomads, and the narrative takes a surprisingly dazzling turn in NT.05. In collaboration with Swarovski, over 18,000 crystals have been hand-embroidered onto garments that range from the urban to the spectacular – the latter also evoking traditional Persian bridal processions where the bride is adorned with everything she holds precious. In addition to bringing together the designer’s two native cultures, we find paisleys hand-woven in Iran juxtaposed with intricate European tulle and organza constructions. The traditional look: the traditional Iranian apartment, hand-woven slippers or “Giveh”.

There’s also a strong modernist aspect. The designer was particularly drawn to the canvases of Lucio Fontana, the striated textures of Piero Manzoni, the personal geometries of Jan Schoonhoven and the circular paintings of Paolo Scheggi as she worked to inject a new dimensional element into the collection. Lines, circles and squares not only influence the patterns and shape of Nobi Talai this season, they also appear on the surface in geometric textiles or through every fold and crease, even on leather.

Fabrics range from silk crepe de Chine, organza, tulle and satin to fine cotton, ultralight wool and leather, perforated in a circular pattern. The puck is adorned with black and white, navy, beige and delicate pastels for fashion that, like Nobi Talai’s modern nomads, follows its own path. Free-spirited and open to the world.