The Fold's latest collab celebrates 150 years of Liberty
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With a record sell-out first collection under its belt, The Fold has followed up its ongoing collaboration with high-end retailer Liberty launching a new collection made with the London department store's famous fabrics.
Part of Liberty's 150th anniversary celebrations, the new line combines the heritage of the brand's archive patterns with The Fold's modern design. The resulting collection 'captures the intricate designs printed on luxurious Italian silk to create five statement summer pieces'.
The Fold's design director Katya Maschenko highlighted two designs in particular: 'Staging Liberty' 'featuring details of the iconic store running throughout its print… hand-painted in London and re-coloured by our print designer, the final pieces are true testament to the strength of our collaboration'. Then there's a 'true gem from the archive', 'Bohemian Day', which dates back to the 1970s and featured a medley of scarf prints from playful paisleys to bold geometrics, it's 'the epitome of retro extravagance, it's exciting, bold and perfectly suited to our timeless silhouettes.'
The five designs include: Arezzo silk trousers made with Liberty fabric Blue Multicolour (£375); Arezzo silk trousers made with Liberty fabric Pink Multicolour (£375); Aurora blouse made with Blue Multicolour (£335); Cascia silk top made with Pink Multicolour (£295); and Mariano silk dress, also made with Blue Multicolour (£575).
Maschenko added: 'It was a dream to explore the Liberty Fabric archive. The unique prints we selected pair perfectly with our elegant silhouettes for a truly special collection.'
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