There is no sense of pre-fall being an “in-between” season at Nehera. Ladislav Zdút and his team took a big step forward here with a collection in which the brand’s tailoring was combined with elements borrowed from military kit and workwear elements. The most striking example of this was a blazer with wonderfully shaped bomber jacket sleeves. There was also an army green satin bomber that was extended into a coat and other great outerwear options.
The collection is meant to be functional, providing both weather protection and ease. “One quite often feels that if you’re wrapped in something like cashmere, it gives you a feeling of protection, it gives you a feeling of comfort,” noted Zdút. “We always have in our mind that we are part of the textile business, so the tactile sensation is very important to us.”
Zdút and co. are working as responsibly as possible, with a concentration on natural fibers and recycled polyester sourced in the EU. The brand also worked with one of the last remaining mills in Slovakia this season to create original textiles. Masculine materials like checks and pinstripes were worked into feminine silhouettes, which were cut close to the body, an exciting development. Nehera’s past focus on oversize silhouettes, particularly when it came to dresses, sometimes took the brand in the direction of “artwear,” when actually it’s a great source for minimalist dressing. The prints in this collection we’re a small distraction from that core message, which otherwise was communicated loud and clear.
