This show itself, held in a public park and botanical garden in Paris, reinforced the collection's themes. Models walked barefoot, furthering the connection to nature.
Several key pieces beautifully captured the collection's philosophy:
Hesse Quotes: White pants were printed with a quote from Hesse's Steppenwolf: "There is no reality except for the one contained within us..."
Handcrafted Elements: Hoodies featured built-in, handcrafted stone necklaces, reminiscent of jewelry worn by Brahmins in Siddhartha's time.
The "Star Wars" Blanket: A standout blanket, worn as a cape, featured a graphic composition said to be a take on a Star Wars poster, repurposed with Hesse's face and other unknown images.
The "Tree of Life" Bomber: A bomber jacket featured a labyrinth of symbols, including nods to Eastern and Greco-Roman imagery. The layout is reminiscent of the Kabbalistic "tree of life," a mystical symbol representing the structure of the universe and the soul's path to spiritual development.
The "Map of Consciousness" Jacket: A white leather jacket showcased a symbolic "tree of words." It included terms like "silence," "mind," "ego," and "balance," reading like a map of consciousness that echoes Hesse's spiritual introspections.
The "Grail" Coat: A coat filled with quotes was perhaps the most direct expression of the themes. One quote reads, "It is not our purpose to become each other it is to recognize each other..." This captures the spirit of tolerance and unity across genders, religions, and worldviews that defines the collection.
