Sumi-e, which translates to “ink painting,” inspired this collection. The color palette, textiles, and techniques draw from the late 12th century Japanese art form and are woven throughout the ten looks. Since the paintings stay within grayscale tones, the designs primarily feature black, gray, and white. However, vivid accents of red appear throughout, echoing the traditional red seals used by Japanese artists to sign their work. The brushstrokes in sumi-e are fluid and soft when depicting landscapes like waterfalls and flowers, but structured and precise for subjects like bamboo and...
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