“I could have danced all night” a running theme from Tata Naka fashion week collection.
The true sister act Tamara and Natasha Surguladze come together to create a designer name of Taka Naka, the twin sisters childhood nick names an obvious choice for a brand. Graduating from Central St Martins in 2000 the sisters went on to create a brand that reflected simple, clean and elegant women’s clothing. Along with completely original digital prints that reflect quirky memories from their shared past. As there brand has grown the twins have branched out touching in designs of jewellery, swimwear, scarf’s and children’s wear.
Inspiration for the sister’s collection shown in London fashion week comes from the movement and silhouette of dance. The Taka Naka woman is said to be “[...] adventurous and romantic, with great sense of humour. She doesn’t need to follow the trends but is capable of creating her own unique style.” Truly keeping their designs original they create there own in-house prints from paintings and photography, I feel this makes there design very original and beautiful. They source ideas by “[...] spending a lot of time in libraries and the textile archive at A&V. Trips to antique fairs and art exhibition [...]” Because of this rich income of research from strong resources has reflected on an absolutely feminine and desirable collection of clothing. Not only will the Taka Naka woman want a piece but any woman who loves that fun retro twist.
Taka Naka showed there new collection on Tuesday 21st of September in the Portico Rooms 2011. Inspired by dancers the clothing conveyed the movement of gauzy chiffon trains finished dresses as the models moved. In contrast with the firm structure of the heaver fabric adding a theatrical spin on designs. Through flashes of skin peeking through high waited skirts and crop tops making the collection have that fantastic retro inspired femininity.
I love it!
