Liven up your SS17 collections with these contemporary womenswear labels from The Netherlands:
SMASHED LEMON
Best known for its remarkable prints and fine quality fabrics, Amsterdam-based fashion label Smashed Lemon offers a strong collection of high quality dresses, tunics, blouses, skirts, blazers, tops, jackets, trousers and knitwear with very accessible pricing. For SS17, the label offers bright, energetic, colourful and feminine clothes with a flavour of retro styling. Prints have been inspired by nature with motifs featuring birds, flowers, scenery and animals. Standout styles include the label’s signature shift dresses in new striking and colourful prints as well as new dress styles in longer lengths and with v-necks with floaty skirts. SS17 marks the third season for UK agent Carol C Collections, which reports a “strong reaction” from buyers and stockists. Wholesale prices start from £15.
CONTACT: Tel: 0800 612 9009 E: info@carolccollections.com Carolccollections.com
GARCIA JEANS
Originally born in Italy in 1977, Garcia Jeans founders Maurizio and Isabel Garcia joined forces with Dutch company Eurobrooks to create a globally respected denim brand. Today the Netherlands-based company produces men’s and women’s jeans for the 18 to 45-year-old market alongside coordinating separates, outerwear, knitwear and accessories. For SS17, the collection has been inspired by past icons of art, music, science and fashion – including Charles Darwin, Marcel Duchamp, Cecile Beaton, Pablo Picasso and Nina Simone. Buyers can expect clean lines, minimalist check prints, monochrome and colourful illustrations and prints. The line is split into two for the cooler spring months and high summer, with cosy pieces such as a Scuba crepe trench coat and grey knit yarns followed by casual fine knits and sleeveless blazers. Denim-wise the Celia wide leg is set to be a staple alongside cut-off and frayed jeans that look perfect teamed with effortless blouses.
CONTACT: Tel: 0203 432 6387 Doublehagency.com