One of my new favourite upcoming designers is Ana Hernandez and her Hernandez Cornet label. Her collection for S10 is for women and in her own words “it’s all about the process”. Going from nothing to the first imperfect draft and the final exquisitely constructed piece. A design exercise that incorporates mock-ups and mishappenings as an undeniable and necessary part of the result. The multi-faceted collection includes fittings and sketches of the first design ideas, partly translated into garments. Stumpy toile fabric flowers transform into delicate tulle roses and frills. Other textures include unbleached toile cotton, printed crinkle effects on viscose as well as crinkled jersey featured in a slouchy yet flattering silhouette.
The strict colour palette runs from white, ecru, grey and brown to deep red and black. The details play with the unfinished, a big misplaced flounce that seemingly has dropped from its hem, raw edged frills sporadically sprinkled on dresses and leggings. The word “final” does not exist. Instead, it recreates itself through garments that resemble unfinished sentences, accompanied by a light and apparitional question mark, dangerously wafting in the air. During the Swedish radio P3′s live award ceremony Robyn wore the same outfit as in the picture, singing Back Seat with Staygold, Spank Rock & Damien Adore.