Nehera has recently reshuffled the design deck, sourcing talents from some of the biggest names in the business and installing them right at the top. Smart move. Timely, too. For Spring, the Nehera lineup shows a kind of unity that was missing in its most recent outings. Now, the collection has a more universal appeal.
Take, for example, the new cropped tapered trousers and jackets in paper-thin blue or brown Spanish leather—as it turns out, this is the contribution of a studio recruit sourced chez Céline. Such neo-classic separates hew closer to the brand’s roots, according to owners Ladislav and Bibiana Zdut. That the Slovakian brand has resolved to avoid skewing folkloric, save an apron design or two, is much to their credit.
Instead, Spring looks like a sort of French take on what Nehera once was, a mash-up of mountaineering moments (evident in vintage patches on heavy sweaters and soft leather slippers extrapolated from walking shoes), fluid fabrics that favor natural movement, sturdy cottons with shelter elements, or experimental light cottons worked into kimono-leaning shapes. For those unsure of working a loosely tailored single-breasted suit in sunflower yellow, a royal blue option could well prove a workhorse.
Loose trenches, tunic tops, and a black ribbed cotton dress are about as travel-friendly as it gets. Says Ladislav, “We hope to show that our way is worth joining.” Adds Bibiana, “It’s all about the trip.” In any case, Nehera’s new direction looks like an interesting follow.
