Fresh off an ANDAM win, Lisi Herrebrugh & Rushemy Botter continue to integrate their core value of combating climate change in their collections. The designers focused on the sea for Botter’s S/S 23 collection and included multiple aquatic references. With condoms filled with dyed indigo water on the model’s hands resembling tiny fishbowls, the show was a spectacle to emphasize the brand’s passion for protecting the ocean’s health. Botter’s signature cerulean Caribbean hues spread throughout the 31 looks, often combined with a new material made from kelp that the duo experimented with for this season. Heart-shaped blazers and cardigans resembled how divers look when they come up to breathe and take their scuba gear off their shoulders. Dolphin motifs on t-shirts and long-sleeve button shirts were unmistakable, with standout accessories like the ice-cubed bag, pearl necklaces, and knitted face masks. Bold textile prints were seen on body-con dresses, while on the preppier side of the collection, blood orange, black, and nude shades were displayed on tube dresses and jumpsuits inspired by divers wetsuits.
Alioune Cisse
