Diane young reflects on what is being young and struggling with the pressures of becoming an adult, an honest look at all the uncertainty of finding oneself. It’s a collection of portraits of characters who crave love, characters tormented by the fear of being eclipsed, overwhelmed and overshadowed by their emotions. This 2021 capsule collection goes one step further in solidifying the brand’s imagery. Diane young is a journey through life experiences like the British tv series Skins with a new main character, Diana Spencer.
“My goal was to capture in the design the way in which I imagined the essence of Princess Diana’s spirit, so the garment’s bright colours, its atmosphere and teenage references all reflect and are meant to evoke how I see youth from my own perspective”. Alongside the importance of cultural references for the brand’s identity, Iago Otero refines its abilities on crafts paying special attention to knitwear. The result is a bold and vibrant collection that pushes the brand to a new future.
Iago Otero 2021 refines knitting techniques and explores new narratives.
The language of the brand evolves as its craft process developed. With classic knitting techniques as intarsia, the brand presents a bunch of new patterns for wool classics, reimagining some of Diana’s infamous sweaters and creating new ones which is a result of researching and working hand in hand with traditional knitters. Knit lace garments weave the delicate side of the collection from top to bottom pieces.
The silhouette is fit, with short and long tailored trousers, made of silk and cotton twill tartan, and structured jackets. The collection is completed with printed Lycras with classic patterns as Argyle and Vichy.
ABOUT IAGO OTERO
The brand was born after Iago Otero completed his studies in fashion design in Galicia (Spain) as a way to build his own path into the fashion industry. Diane young is the third collection that Iago Otero develops and a new chapter in his career. All hand made in Galicia due to the importance of supporting traditional textile workers as seamstresses or knitters, Iago Otero’s speech is focused on crafts, quality and reconnecting fashion with human emotions.
