Australian fashion brand Review has collaborated with two established female artists and an art collective to launch a limited edition capsule collection.
Each of the artists’ are represented within a capsule of 6 to 10 pieces, comprising Review’s past silhouettes and new styles.
Designed by Elizabeth Barnett, Sam Michelle and Cungelella Artists, the exclusive works are inspired by their individual interpretations of exotic botanicals and the Australian landscape.
It follows Review’s first successful artist collaboration with David Bromley last year.
GM Clare Hurley said the new collaborative collection is a step-up for Review.
“As a brand founded in Australia, designed in Australia and predominantly worn by Australian women, it was important for us to look at partnering with local female artists who our customers could connect with,” she said.
Digital design publication The Design Files worked closely with Review on this collaboration.
Design Files founder and editor Lucy Feagins said the collection is appropriate for the current market.
“I think we’re in an era now where everyone is looking for timeless fashion that really transcends trends,” Feagins said. “A collection like this moves beyond trends because fundamentally it has been inspired by artwork and storytelling, rather than trending colours or styles.”
“Original art has a resonance and power that is so unique. The artworks that underpin this collection are one-of-a-kind paintings, each imbued with unique stories and meaning.
Elizabeth Barnett’s creative practice includes painting, printmaking, and illustration. Her work documents her surroundings, often depicting intimate domestic spaces filled with botanical still life and landscapes.
Sam Michelle hails from a creative family and integrates her love of flora, handmade objects and textiles into her paintings using oil on canvas.
And the Cungelella Artists is a collective of sisters, Glenda McCulloch, Cheryl Perez, Juanita Doyle and Dale Bruce, who have taken their traditional knowledge to create a contemporary take on Indigenous art, particularly around their home in central Queensland
“It’s so striking how different each collection is,” Feagins continued. “Each artists’ collection is very distinct - no two dresses or silhouettes are the same.
“Each really has been designed in response to the artist’s work and their unique aesthetic.”
Dresses range from $249 up to $399, separates range from $149 to $169.