Meet The Maximalists
Bold ideas and expressionist details for your wardrobe, and fragrance collection
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Meet The Maximalists
Bold ideas and expressionist details for your wardrobe, and fragrance collection
The rise of minimal, understated dressing – although sleek and chic and all the rest – is not always what makes our hearts beat fast here at Liberty. We crave something a little more adventurous, a little more energetic. Below, you’ll meet designers across fashion and beauty who are exploring maximalism in their own ways, reinforcing our belief – that more is always more.
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
Meet Pleats Please Issey Miyake, where bold expression takes shape through the art of pleating. Defined by the label's pioneering heat-set technique, sculptural dresses, fluid separates and architectural silhouettes move with effortless ease, proving that statement dressing can be as wearable as it is striking.
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Lizzie Fortunato
Keen to dip a toe into the world of maximalism? Where better to start with Lizzie Fortunato, where high-quality jewellery gets an edgy, fun update? Chunky chain necklaces with colourful beads and charms sit alongside freshwater pearls and gold plating for a result that fuses uptown elegance with downtown edge.
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No-one does sensual summer dressing quite like Rat & Boa. Sweeping silhouettes, flouncy ruffles, bold prints – these pieces are begging for a one-way ticket somewhere fabulous. Founders Valentina Muntoni and Stephanie Bennett created the brand with a shared love of nostalgic, glamorous design and a mission to create empowering, feminine pieces, made for golden hour flitting. The perfect way to supercharge your holiday packing list.
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Kismet Olfactive
Independent New York studio, Kismet Olfactive, is in the business of turning big feelings into big scents. With the narrative guidance of an in-house poet, its dedication to artful olfactive storytelling brings about an incomparable offering of strong, unisex fragrances. Tuberose Tantra is an erotic floral fragrance that comes with a warning: arousal may occur while wearing this scent. That just about sums up their approach to fragrance – nothing is done halfway.
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Barbour, the resident experts in inclement weather have adorned their signature long-adored silhouettes with a splash of the tropical from Farm Rio, with expressive details bringing a playful exuberance to Barbour’s signature styles. Farm Rio's exuberant love of colour and nature merge with Barbour's storied tartans, and a grounding neutral palette, resulting in a collaboration that is right out of a dramatic dresser’s dreams.
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Liberty London
No maximalist wardrobe is complete without a few avant-garde, directional prints. To build your very own rotation of modern collectibles rooted in artistic craftsmanship, may we humbly recommend turning to Liberty London? For newcomers to maximalism, throw a delicate, hand-painted silk scarf over a simple outfit, or dive fully into the theme with a floaty, print packed summer dress sure to bring fanciful flair to your wardrobe.
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