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juni 26, 2015
Photography Fredrik Austad
Text Fredrik Austad & Maren Serine Andersen
Lexington Company is a Swedish lifestyle and clothing brand established in the year of 1997. The design is known for its classic and traditional style inspired by the American East Coast – most likely something you will wear on your weekend trips to the Hamptons or on your sailboat in July.
Yesterday the brand showed their spring/summer collection for 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden. The location was set in a steamy greenhouse in Fjarlishuset Haga Tradegård. Three hundred guest waited in eagerly excitement to discover what Kristina Lindhe, creative director, CEO and founder would reveal for next year’s season.
The menswear collection was without doubt the strongest; the designer has mixed new prints with interesting fabrics into the classical American preppy look. Our favourite, for a simple but luxurious look, was without hesitation the black suede shirt combined with classic dark chinos and sandals. Dominating colours were Lexington’s signature: navy blue and white. We could also point out some sweatshirts and cargo shorts in brown nuances. And a more loose suit in a playful light blue really caught our attention.
For women Lexington is focusing on navy stripes in all widths and ways.
The silhouette is loose and comfortable. Long dresses and trousers are put together with oversized blazers and sandals. The suede jackets from last fall’s collection follow us into the summer season and stand out as strong pieces. Although the collection was impressive, it would have been even more intriguing if the print selection for women was slightly more daring.
Nevertheless the Lexington trademark continues to stay true to its legacy. After the show we certainly felt the urge to pack our weekend bags and head for the American East Coast.