Zambesi's latest ‘Instrumental’ collection incorporated natural fibres and sheer textures to create a fluidity while playing with unexpected glimmers of sparkle and lace.
“The inspiration always begins with the fabric, and the collection grows from there as we play with silhouette, function and form,” said Elisabeth Findlay, designer and co-founder of Zambesi.
“Our belief that the clothes we wear are instrumental to how we move through the world and how we define ourselves within it.”
Each Zambesi collection evolves into the next, with the brand’s strength lying in staying true to its methodology and ethos. Instrumental is a quiet statement of independence, a nod to the avant-garde, and a foundation for individuality.
The collection revisited a past technique of screen-printing directly onto finished garments. Findlay added she loved the imperfect texture and individuality this created on the ‘Chronicle' oversized shirt.
One standout from the collection Findlay mentioned was ‘Harmony’, created using archival remnants of various fabrics she collected over the years.
“I love that it is almost a little piece of Zambesi history. It feels very personal.”
For Zambesi’s upcoming NZFW show, Findlay didn’t give much away before the show but hinted at an element of surprise and delivering the unexpected.
