One of the most intriguing shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam in a very profoundly emotional way was Miriam Reikerstorfer’s SS17 collection named “Subconscious”. Bringing us to a seemingly dark, but much more complex world of subconscious feelings she showed us flowing, almost ghoulish silhouettes in shades of black, grey and petrol with some very surprising pops of bright red color. As we absolutely love ombre pattern schemes to begin with, the use of it here added so much to the marvelous construction and draping of the designs, sophisticated yet playful and daring.
This particular collection is inspired by suppressed feelings and fears. The subconsciousness influences our daily decisions, even if we don’t realize it. It is the part of our psyche that is just below the conscious mind and is capable of jumping to the forefront at any time. On a daily basis, people suppress their feelings, their dreams and fears, as well as their sexual desire. I believe it is an endless pool of inspiration.Miriam Reikerstorfer
