Given the high-octane glamour and warrior-woman energy of Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault’s work at KNWLS, you’d be forgiven for thinking the duo behind it were just as fierce. But within their generation of London designers, Knowles and Arsenault are among the most softly-spoken and thoughtful; an energy that seemed to find its way into their latest, more mature collection, titled “Sensational.
“There’s so much pressure in the world of fashion lately, and I think a lot of people in our community are feeling quite down about it, so we wanted to do something that felt really strong and uplifting,” said Arsenault, referring to the grim retail landscape many London brands have noted as a challenge over the past six months.
While the pair began putting together a mood board of ’80s references—“we wanted to play around with these bigger silhouettes and textures,” Knowles noted—what truly guided them this season wasn’t any specific inspiration, but an open-ended willingness to experiment with new materials and shapes.
“We wanted to explore textiles that maybe you wouldn’t associate with KNWLS,” added Knowles, also highlighting the pieces made from more traditionally luxurious fabrics like cashmere and chunky wools. The duo also emphasized that their intention was to open the brand up to a wider age range of customers, alongside the club kids and pop stars who first made their intricate mesh pieces a viral sensation. “I think we really wanted to elevate things, and make it feel a little more mature and ladylike,” Knowles added. Mission accomplished.
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