Women's Botter

Long relegated to the background, men's fashion is today as diverse and important as its feminine counterpart. Leader of this revival, the Botter brand, founded by Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, appears to be one of the new labels to follow. Colorful, Botter fashion is inspired by the sunny roots of its creators - Curaçao for the first, the Dominican Republic for the second. Raised in Amsterdam, the duo met from a very young age and for good reason: Rushemy is a ami of Lisi's big brother. At the end of adolescence, they take different paths. While Rushemy left to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Lisi remained in the Dutch capital where elle continued her training at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute. The duo met again during Rushemy's graduation collection, which simultaneously gave birth to the brand. A couple in the city as well as in the studio, their professional organization is simple: Rushemy draws while Lisi manages the 3D and 2D sketches. Together, they begin to get noticed. First during the Hyères Fashion and Photography Festival, where they won the 2018 Grand Jury Prize, then, a few months later, when they reached the final of the equally prestigious LVMH Prize. At the end of August 2018, the duo was selected to take over the artistic direction of the Nina Ricci house, left vacant since the departure of Guillaume Henry in March. A few weeks later, they presented a first collection which skillfully mixes chic and relaxation, ideal for renewing the wardrobe of the Nina Ricci woman. But far from being elitist in the face of its success, the Botter brand is multiplying collaborations in order to promote its vision. From Nike to Petit Bateau , the capsule collections are numerous and demonstrate an openness that is still too rare in the world of luxury. The brand is also gradually opening up to women, offering a mixed wardrobe perfectly suited to contemporary fashion. Cool and genderfluid.