The collection is soft, sophisticated and versatile
The Amsterdam fashion label ZENGGI is presenting two collection pieces this autumn. The first part, launched between mid-July and mid-August, is inspired by the opaque surfaces of crystals and minerals. Designer Karen Kämena explains: “Gemstones and minerals such as amethyst, labradorite and smoky quartz convey a spherical feeling, like a heather meadow in the morning mist. I translated that vibe into a light, airy yet enveloping fall collection that feels soft and sophisticated.”
Focus on textures, part 1, delivery mid-July
The first part of the collection is not too wintery. Expect soft, lightweight wool. In this part of the collection, the emphasis is on textures, for example a cable sweater made of lightweight yarn that emphasizes the relief, or a ribbed sweater with a knitted collar. Several items have pronounced (large) collars, and there are different variations of polo shirts. As always with ZENGGI, versatility comes first. Therefore, the various sleeveless tops can be worn individually or over blouses and the blouse dresses individually or over trousers. Fits are relaxed and luxurious, oversized but always stylishly shaped. Voluminous sleeve shapes set a retro-classic accent. A sleeveless, calf-length blazer and matching trousers with wide legs create a cool and casual silhouette. The eye-catcher is a sweater made of a very airy, super-soft blend of alpaca cotton and merino. Cable patterns, striped men’s shirts, rib and strong accent colors ensure excitement and variety in this part. The color palette ranges from soft natural tones such as lime white, heather and subtle sea green to the intense colors of blooming orchids.
Feminine meets boyish, part 2, delivery mid-August
As winter approaches, ZENGGI’s colors become darker, warmer and more saturated. Shapes become more enveloping and the collection acquires androgynous, boyish accents. Think men’s trousers, given a feminine touch by the cut and drape of the fabric, and a vest jacket made from an alpaca-linen blend. Snuggle up warm in the knitted dresses with collars and almost invisible knitted pockets. Alpaca, yak and animal-friendly sheep’s wool make for fabrics that feel as soft as cashmere, even in a comfortable sleeveless cardigan. Various blouse dresses and a classic blouson are made of super soft flannel. Classic-modern trousers in pink, brown-green and a pronounced check pattern give the collection a cool touch, while trousers with wide, slightly divergent legs and a turn-up create a nice contrast to the woolly, furry textures of the tops. A casual jacket with slits in double-weave fabric completes the winter collection. The colors are inspired by Tom Thomson’s Northern Canadian nature paintings: intense and rich. The main color tones are almond, cherry wood, antique rose anthracite and warm bronze green with a strong check pattern.
sales information
The pre-sale period for the FW22 collection runs from January 18th to mid-March 2022. The collection will be available at ZENGGI.com and in stores from mid-July 2022.