The Aadnevik Spring/Summer 2024 collection, My Soul Desire, inspired by the lost and rediscovered historical tapestry “The Lady and The Unicorn,” sounds truly captivating and imaginative. The Norwegian designers Hila and Kristian Aadnevik have drawn inspiration from this mysterious and beautiful tapestry, despite its original meaning and purpose being lost to time.
The scenes depicted in “The Lady and The Unicorn” tapestry seem to transport viewers to a medieval realm where myth, folklore, the natural world, and the human world intertwine. This mix of spirituality and morality adds depth to the collection’s inspiration. The mention of the garden recalling Eden, with its signs of ripeness, fecundity, and controlled animal desires, suggests a rich and layered source of creative influence.
The muse for this collection, the enigmatic Unicorn, is a symbol that holds the key to the sixth sense, referencing the heart, mind, and soul of a heroine searching for love and understanding. The Unicorn, known for its rarity and elusiveness, has become the embodiment of purity, elegance, innocence, and beauty. The description of her heart as a vast sea of grace, an immense furnace of love, adds an emotional and romantic dimension to the collection’s concept.
It’s clear that the Aadnevik designers have taken a deep dive into the tapestry’s themes and symbolism to create a collection that promises to be both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. Aadnevik is indeed a show to watch for those interested in fashion that draws from history, mythology, and the human spirit.
Catwalk Photos by Paul Winstone/Fabuk Magazine
Backstage Photos by Pip Dusadeevijai/Fabuk Magazine
By Even Grazielly Escocio