WOLF

AUTUMN/WINTER 2016


 
 

CONCEPT

As the fourth offering from THE ORDER, WOLF is another nod to the brand’s penchant for ethereal narratives and exploring the unfamiliar. The collection is a visual and conceptual deconstruction of the lupine archetype, and the striking contradiction of forces that the female wolf embodies: independent yet loyal and dangerous yet vulnerable, she can manifest neither extreme without the presence of the other.  An endeavor to further unite and exalt seemingly opposing forces, WOLF is true to THE ORDER’s defining conviction that all expectations are meant to be defied.

 

FABRICATIONS + AESTHETIC

The garments that comprise WOLF are both heavy and structured as well as sheer and feminine, formulating a rigid and sensual aesthetic that visually reflects the collection’s premise. True to THE ORDER’s layering prowess, the pieces in the collection are powerful on their own but become potent when worn together. The softer, lingerie-inspired pieces are akin to the wolf’s inner vulnerability, while the more structured pieces represent her exterior ‘armor.’ Worn in sets, they suggest a metaphor for the emotional strength we construct to protect what we cherish beneath the surface..