Prior to starting her Spring/Summer 2014 menswear collection, Astrid Andersen went to Florence, Italy and visited a crystal exhibition at the Museum of Zoology and Natural History, better known as La Specola. The trip stuck: The Copenhagen-based designer found herself so mesmerized by the stones, they became a central focus of her design aesthetic. (During a recent visit to OCNY, Astrid said that she was drawn to how crystals are used ritualistically, and how this relates to myriad superstitions of athletes at game time.)
Inspired by said material, Astrid set out to create a singular, custom print, and fashioned the light color palette and nearly-sheer fabrics to mimic their rough-cut appearance. As for the latest basketball-inspired silhouettes? It throws the balance off ever-so-slightly, which is exactly the attraction.
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PRINTED BASKETBALL TANK in print and PRINTED NYLON TROUSERS in print
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velour t-shirt in dark green
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printed a t-shirt in white/green
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power mesh nylon t in white
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mink logo mesh tank in white
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heavy jersey basketball tank in green
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organza hem silk shorts in white
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heavy jersey shorts in green/white
Inspired by said material, Astrid set out to create a singular, custom print, and fashioned the light color palette and nearly-sheer fabrics to mimic their rough-cut appearance. As for the latest basketball-inspired silhouettes? It throws the balance off ever-so-slightly, which is exactly the attraction.
Shop all Astrid Andersen here
PRINTED BASKETBALL TANK in print and PRINTED NYLON TROUSERS in print
velour t-shirt in dark green
printed a t-shirt in white/green
power mesh nylon t in white
mink logo mesh tank in white
heavy jersey basketball tank in green
organza hem silk shorts in white
heavy jersey shorts in green/white