Studio Winkler

Studio Winkler’s TECHNOCRACY collection is a journey into a technocratic vision of the future. It calls to mind futuristic designs of the 70ties and early 80ties as well as aerospace aesthetics in terms of textures and shapes. Semi-transparent tulle revealing the interior of a piece, a monochrome colour palette, male shapes and nappa leather deliver a raw and unadorned sex appeal to the collection. The sleek looks are complemented by intricate details in construction and high-performance fabrics.

Inspired by a dystopian mood in the manner of J.G. Ballard’s science fiction, Winkler’s current collection is a highly technical approach to a female self-concept ruled by quiescent vigour and independence. This is evident in the classic cuts implemented with technical fabrics like tulle or sensual materials like nappa leather and jacquard silk applied to rather male and racy silhouettes. The monochrome colours ranging from black and white to taupe are complemented by details in silver and shimmering patterned silk reminiscent of spacesuits and 70ties Op art. Aspects like patches of japanese bonded acetate applied underneath a black tulle layer on an oversized bomber jacket emphasize the internal construction and lend a cool and technical sensuality to the looks. Trousers are plain and cut like boyfriend’s jeans or loose Marlene- Style with details such as pin-tucked pleats referencing time-honoured tailoring. Winker is fusing her typical penchant for traditional craft with allusions to futurism and technology to create her most laidback
and accessible collection so far.