Rainstalker

A Sherlock Holmes inspired fashion collection

Words and Fashion by Nora Krepart

Photography by Luise Reicher

Model: Joanna

The main source of inspiration for my collection were Sherlock Holmes novels and in particular, the character of Irene Adler, and touches of vintage skiwear.

Irene Adler is the only character who was ever able to trick Sherlock Holmes. She would appreciate the details of my collection that refer to urban camouflage and hide-and-seek, such as double zip closures, with secret pockets and high collars.

Moreover, she would like my ideas for prints and colors. On the one hand I wanted the wearer to merge with its surrounding through a grey-tone camouflage print for the city and a check pattern print in blue on green for the countryside. On the other hand i wanted the observers to be confused about where the wearer comes from. To imitate the look of a garment, which got wet from rain, I dyed only specific areas with a darker color.

The strong silhouettes of vintage skiwear has always been a fascination of mine and I used that aesthetic reference in my own collection: long sleeves covering the wrists, turtleneck sleeves that can be pulled over the head and an overall stream-lined silhouette. All the garments are waterproof, even the skirts and pants.

During the implementation of Rainstalker the idea arose to use waterproof fabrics in a fashionable way not only for jackets and coats, but also for pants, skirts and jumpsuits, which was something that I missed on rainy days. All garments are lined in order to offer a high wear comfort.