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Harpers Bazaar Arabia
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Roksanda x & Other Stories Is the Ultimate Summer Collab We've Been Waiting For
An exclusive Spring/Summer 2025 collection blending bold colour, architectural shapes and emotional storytelling Some collections are designed to turn heads. Others are designed to make you feel something. The collaboration between London-based designer Roksanda Ilinčić and & Other Stories manages to do both with thoughtful precision, sculptural grace, and an unmistakable emotional pull. Landing in selected stores and online on May 15, the ROKSANDA x & Other Stories collection brings the Serbian-born designer's signature codes – think bold colour, architectural form, and her ever-present dialogue between strength and softness – into a more accessible realm. But this isn't about diluting her vision and instead, it's about expanding it. 'We both had a desire to create something meaningful for a broader audience,' Roksanda tells Harper's Bazaar Arabia. 'The idea of opening a new dialogue felt both timely and inspiring.' The result is a limited-edition Spring/Summer capsule that reads like an ode to women and their multi-dimensionality. Featuring ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear and beauty, the collection blends Roksanda's elevated design language with & Other Stories' approach to versatile, wearable pieces. 'I embraced & Other Stories' commitment to thoughtful design while bringing in my own vocabulary of sculptural silhouettes and expressive colour,' she says. 'The pricing allowed me to explore different fabrications that wouldn't normally feature in my main collection, and with subtle details we created pieces that feel both exciting and beautiful.' Inspiration for the collection came from a very specific and nostalgic place: summer, and more precisely, those fleeting in-between moments of light. 'I wanted to capture the lightness of breezy summer mornings and the beauty of an endless summer sky at dusk,' Roksanda explains. 'It's a feeling I've always been drawn to, captured beautifully in the films of Éric Rohmer, where lightness and emotional depth coexist.' The palette tells this story visually with burnt oranges and soft marigolds meeting plum, bronze, and lilac in combinations that recall the slow fade of golden hour. A bronze-and-purple halter neck dress, a plum bias-cut slip, and a marigold ruffled skirt all speak to this warm, cinematic vision. There's a quiet drama to the silhouettes, from the voluminous blue mini dress and the sculptural red ruffle gown to the collarless white blazer and wide-leg suiting separates. But as with all of Roksanda's work, there's more going on beneath the surface. 'Clothing has two aspects,' she says. 'There's the physical: textures you can touch, the sensations they create, and the emotions they evoke. But then there's the deeper, transformative quality – when you put something on and it uplifts your spirit, shifts your mood, or reinforces your sense of self.' That emotional dimension is deeply linked to the concept of shelter – a long-standing motif in her design practice. 'Our homes are sanctuaries,' she reflects. 'I want my garments to offer that same sense of comfort and protection. I approach dresses like sculptures, meant to be appreciated from every angle, and crafted with the intention of nurturing the woman wearing it.' It's a perspective that resonates with women across geographies, particularly in the Middle East. 'I'm a frequent visitor to the region and have many friends based there,' Roksanda shares. 'What I find most inspiring is the appreciation for colour, bold shapes, and authentic design. These values align beautifully with the notions of elegance, modesty and empowerment that many women in this region express so effortlessly.' The modesty and flow of the pieces make the collection highly adaptable – from elevated daywear to occasion-ready statements – without losing that distinctive sense of presence. Even the more casual separates, like colour-blocked blouses with voluminous sleeves or cream and marigold camisoles, carry a sense of intention. Accessories and beauty round out the collection with Roksanda's characteristic blend of polish and play. A dramatic oversized black sun hat, gold-plated sculptural jewellery detailed with natural pearls, burgundy mules, and angular high-shaft boots in lilac or bronze patent leather offer finishing touches that feel both grounded and expressive. There's even a curated edit of lipstick and nail polish shades chosen by Roksanda herself to echo the palette of the garments. Still, at the heart of it all is a message about womanhood – not as a monolith, but as something fluid, strong, and filled with nuance. 'A woman designing for women – it's a concept that carries a deep sense of sisterhood,' she says. 'We instinctively understand what other women want – what they wish to highlight, what they wish to conceal – and we celebrate femininity in a way that's relevant to today's world.' Her hope? That the women who wear this collection feel seen, powerful, and beautifully themselves. 'I want them to feel effortless confidence, strength, femininity and authenticity,' she says. 'And to write their own stories in these pieces.' With Roksanda's sculptural sensitivity and & Other Stories' global reach, this collaboration becomes more than a seasonal highlight – it becomes a moment of meaningful expression, worn and remembered long after summer fades.
Emirates Woman
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Emirates Woman
& Other Stories unveils collab with Roksanda Ilinčić
Launching in May 15, 2025, & Other Stories unveils an exclusive collaboration with London-based fashion designer Roksanda Ilinčić. Roksanda Ilinčić, founder and creative director of Roksanda Known for her unmistakable signature use of colour, sculptural silhouettes, and dedication to empowering women, Roksanda brings her distinctive design codes to a limited-edition summer capsule collection for the premium highstreet brand that explores the intersection of art, architecture, and femininity. Inspired by the chromatic poetry of summer sunsets, the collection is crafted to move through the season with graceful drama, from elevated daytime dressing to elegant evening events. The edit features colour-blocked silks, architectural tailoring, fluid drapes as well as bold accessories – from footwear to jewellery – rooted in the hallmarks of Roksanda's artful aesthetic. 'Wearing a garment can transform the spirit, mood, and sense of self. To create this emotional connection, I constantly reflect on what women wish to highlight, conceal, and celebrate to craft pieces that evoke emotions and uplift,' says the London-based designer. Anchored in the idea of dressing as a form of self-expression and strength, each silhouette speaks to the modern woman's duality—graceful yet grounded, poetic yet precise. 'We are excited to collaborate with Roksanda, a true visionary in fashion. Her ability to blend art, architecture, and femininity results in a collection that is both empowering and timeless,' adds Malin Sone, Head of Design at & Other Stories. 'We cannot wait to unveil this collection, which we believe will deeply resonate with our customers and become a cherished part of their wardrobes.' Since launching her eponymous label in 2005, ROKSANDA has built a loyal global following with her deeply intuitive approach to femininity in the luxury fashion space—fluid yet fierce, refined yet rebellious, empowered yet sophisticated. The ROKSANDA collab collection will be available in selected stores worldwide and online on on 15 May 2025. Scroll through the gallery below to plan your buys: – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied
Fashion United
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion United
First look: & Other Stories x Roksanda
Fashion and lifestyle retailer & Other Stories, part of the H&M Group, has unveiled the first look at its upcoming collaboration with London-based designer Roksanda Ilinčić, founder and creative director of fashion label Roksanda. The limited-edition collection set to launch in stores worldwide and online from May 15 will feature ready-to-wear, footwear and beauty exploring the 'intersection of art, architecture, and femininity'. & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories Malin Sone, head of design at & Other Stories, said in a statement: 'We are excited to collaborate with Roksanda, a true visionary in fashion. Her ability to blend art, architecture, and femininity results in a collection that is both empowering and timeless. 'We cannot wait to unveil this collection, which we believe will deeply resonate with our customers and become a cherished part of their wardrobes.' The collection draws inspiration from Ilinčić's love of summer sunsets and offers day-to-night transitional pieces, from elevated daytime dressing to elegant evening events, featuring her signature combination of fluidity and structure, bold colour blocking, and architectural lines. & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories The collaboration consists of ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories and beauty, with standout pieces including a long-sleeved dress in organic mulberry silk adorned with an artistic abstract brushstroke print, a red dress with sculptural ruffles, and a sleek white collarless blazer paired with matching wide-leg trousers for a modern suiting option. Other highlights include a colour-blocked bronze-and-purple halter neck dress, a plum bias-cut slip dress, and a blue mini dress with a fitted bodice flowing into a voluminous skirt. The collection also features versatile separates, such as a colour-blocked bronze-and-coral red blouse with voluminous sleeves, along with a coordinating full-length skirt and a T-shirt in the same colour combination. Completing the lineup are a marigold voluminous ruffled skirt, a fitted purple tank top, and a camisole available in marigold or cream. & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories In addition to the ready-to-wear, there are two footwear options in the collection - burgundy mules with sculptural detailing and pointy high-shaft boots featuring angled heels, which will be available in lilac or bronze patent leather. Accessories include an oversized black sun hat and gold-plated sculptural jewellery accented with natural pearl details. Rounding off the collaboration is a curated beauty offering, including lipstick and nail polish shades personally selected by Ilinčić 'to perfectly complement the garments'. Commenting on the collection, Ilinčić added: 'I wanted to capture the lightness of breezy summer mornings and the beauty of an endless summer sky at sunset, evoking emotions of those moments we cherish during the summer.' & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories & Other Stories x Roksanda collaboration campaign Credits: & Other Stories
