The unapologetic knitwear label looks to 18th century garments and Rococo excess to shine light on the greed and ignorance of the past, echoing the harsh realities of today. Using waste and found objects to piece together a collection, Rubens continues to create clothing that is both planet and people positive. This season introduces a new inspiration of Shakespearean descent that beats at the heart of this collection.
“The on-stage restraint of Shakespeare’s Ophelia in the 18th century is a pivotal source of