Andreia Lexim
Young Lisbon-based fashion designer Andreia Lexim wins praise for having presented several successful collections in a short period of time after finishing her studies in 2010. She cut her teeth in Kolovrat’s Concept store and worked with a theatre costume designer before showcasing her own concept through a series of statement clothes.
The core ideas that permeate through almost every piece that she has made are refined and cosmopolitan. Eastern and western influences, combined, are found in Lexim’s spring/summer 2012 proposal entitled “Innen“, which emphasizes the philosophy of our spiritual connection with nature. Garments in earthy tones made by using complex sartorial techniques refer to casual Buddhist robes and remind us of the idea that all things in the Universe are connected in some way.
Furthermore, the designer takes inspiration from the frequent occurrences in modern society and relationships between people of different cultures, and turns everything into an autumn/winter 2013 line-up named “No Land’s Man“. The notion of globalisation and the impact of tourism on the nomadic tribes of Arabia are woven into this collection and many pieces show how the tradition can adapt to the urban lifestyles. Crepe, knit and cotton were mainly used and the color palette was a little darker this time, with more items of clothing in black and dark blue.
“Canvas“ is Lexim’s latest offering intended for next summer. It is rife in bold geometric shapes, unexpected edges and game between all and nothing, full and empty, 2D and 3D. The designer opted for mostly monochromatic outfits with the exception of a few daring ensembles with a daring mix of red and blue, that in some places eventually merge into more powerful purple
Andreia Lexim was a participant in Portugal Fashion’s young designers platform called Bloom in 2011. She has left her mark in the shoe industry by making shoes for the spring/summer 2013 collection for a portuguese shoe brand. Bearing in mind her development path, she never ceases to surprise (although she is fairly new in the fashion world) and leaves us eagerly waiting for her next project.
