The spring 2009 collection combines the idea of 40’s Western tailoring juxtaposed to the richness of Indian costume and textiles. “I was so inspired by the beautiful fabrics and colors of India on top of loving the tailoring that was done in the 1940’s. I thought it would be great to bring those two concepts together,” says Gwen.
The spring 2009 collection features fabrics and trims that include many variations on cotton, including silks, gauzes, double layer cottons and cotton stretch in addition to jerseys and wool crepe. L.A.M.B.’s signature use of black and white has been supplemeted with vivid clementine orange, sindoor red and electric pink as well as rich heather greys. As always, Gwen’s collection features unique prints, including a celestial print, a henna print, a block print, a nomad print, and a border print. The silhouettes include classic, feminine L.A.M.B. staples like pencil skirts and playful dresses, however many of the jackets feature menswear tailoring. The dichotomy represents the L.A.M.B. girl who is complex, sophisticated and never just one thing.
