For Spring/Summer 2019 Nicholas K visited their roots to build their future

Last September, the Friday before New York Fashion Week, the brand lost almost everything — Nicholas K’s design and photo studio, showroom and a large part of their design archive due to a fire on the ground floor of their office building.

While sifting through the remnants of the archive they were reminded of the defining characteristic of the brand — their past collections were equally relevant today and seamlessly integrated with current collections. Taking a break from expedition shoots, Nicholas K opted to re-discover and refine these pieces and create a retail environment to more holistically present it. Confucius says “Study the past, if you would divine the future.”

This season is a testament to their perseverance of spirit and their designs. The longevity of relevance is a hallmark paradigm to conscious design and that which Nicholas K aspires. With just that in mind, Nicholas K created a visceral environment that fused conscious sustainability with utilitarianism to design a store that feels modern, ethereal, and minimal.

White washed floors and towering plants create the feeling of life, while white parachutes cascading downward shed a soft glowing light thru the dressing canopies. Shou Sugi Ban live edge furniture placed throughout, further showcasing smart design — highlighting natures artistic movements coupled with eco sensible treatments.

Our brand was confined in a wholesale environment. We needed a canvas to share our vision, interface with our clients and educate them about the versatility of each design and the fibers we use. We also wanted a vehicle for collaboration – a place to exhibit work of like-minded and talented artists. This season, we teamed up with Trippen Shoes from Germany to collaborate on their iconic Metro F Shoe.

— Nicholas K

Colors:

Air, Water, Fire, Earth, Night, Storm & Light.

Natural Fibers:

Organic Cotton Voile, Silk Habatoi, Sandwashed Silk, Tencel Jersey, Cotton Terry, Cotton Poplin & Linen.

Prints:

Chaos, Fade Out & Regeneration.

Silhouettes:

The majority of styles this season are convertible to have multiple ways to wear them and create different looks. Dresses convertible to shirts, pants to shorts, pants to skirts, and sweats to vests.

For more information:
Nicholas K
http://nicholask.com

Instagram  – @nicholaskstudio
Twitter – @nicholaskstudio

Photo Credits: Nicholas K, Courtesy of EB Consults