SUMMER COLLECTION 2024
LANZAROTE – NATURE FROM TIP TO TOE!
LANZAROTE – archaic, bona fide, and in its austereness impressively charismatic. Those who look closely realise that this isle in the Atlantic is much more than volcanic rock and desert. What makes it so special here lies in the details. KATHARINA HOVMAN’s favourite island is a source of inspiration – her colours, her designs, so natural and unadulterated like the island itself. Perfect for shooting our SUMMER COLLECTION 2024.
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NATURALS
CIUDAD ESTRATIFICADA
SANDY, MARMOR, SILVER and CEMENT – the island’s rocks rich in minerals form the ideal setting for our range of colours in the NATURALS.
We start off at the CIUDAD ESTRATIFICADA in Teguise. Glittering desert sand with bizarre rock formations – in manifold shades of grey. Tarima in a casual SILVER DAY DRESS with DOTS that shimmer in the morning sun and a sporty coat made of HEAVY TAFFETA in the hue called CEMENT.
The new PLEATS TOP has an especially graceful look to it in this craggy landscape. The collarless LOOSE COAT in marble-like MARMOR blends right in with the countryside.
LAGOON & DESERT
CALETÓN BLANCO & SÓO
By CALETÓN BLANCO, a scenic cove with a pristine beach, we get to experience a remarkable interplay of colours: white sand, black volcanic rocks, crystal-clear water and boulders overgrown in bright green: THE backdrop for our fresh PISTACCHIO and the subtle LAVANDA.
On the dusty rural road to SÓO on the outskirts of the EL JABLE desert plain – nothing but sand as far as the eye can see. At a location like this Tarima’s outfit in GREEN TEA and MARMOR seems naturally refreshing.
LAPILLI
MALVASÍA VOLCÁNICA
“Lapilli” is the name of the unique method with which MALVASÍA VOLCÁNICA grapevines are planted in deep hollows in the volcanic soil to protect them from strong winds. The region for winegrowing on Lanzarote is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and shapes the minimalistic appearance of the landscape. The black soil lends the colour FLAMINGO a special radiance.
SURFER BEACH
FAMARA
From the fishing village of LA CALETA to the steep bluff of FAMARA – golden yellow sand stretches for kilometres. Our TAFFETAS ROSE and LAVANDA waft in the balmy evening breeze.
GRAND BACKDROP
CANTERAS DI TINAMALA
Formerly the home of several quarries, the CANTERAS DI TINAMALA provide yet another scenic backdrop. Our model Ruth wears a KAFTAN DRESS in COPPER that merges seamlessly into the copper-coloured wall.
TINT – our POWER COLOUR this summer, sets the perfect COLOUR BLOCKING in front of this striking background. The film adaptation of the opera “Aida” was shot here in 1987.
DESIGNED BY NATURE
LAS GRIETAS
The GRIETAS on Lanzarote – one of the top spots to post an Instagram. The slopes of the Montaña Blanca volcano have cracks where the layers of lava from past eruptions can be seen in these fissures. The outfits in MARMOR, CEMENT and SILVER form a subtle match at this spectacular location.
THE POWER OF THE ELEMENTS
TENESAR
The landscape around TENESAR is passionately fierce and wild. Dramatic breakers along the surf meet bizarre black lava formations. TENESAR – an abandoned fishing village on the west coast. We bring the handwoven decorative elements from our limited COUTURE SERIES into play here.
Where fiery red lava flows once cascaded into the sea and solidified into natural pools, crystal white salt glitters in the sunshine here, just asking to be harvested. “BLACK in BLACK is BEAUTIFUL!” Our lustrous, rich TAFFETA-Black meets deep matte lava black.
PLAIN AND SIMPLE
FEMÉS
FEMÉS, a peaceful mountain village, captivates due to its simplicity and fantastic view. The white houses are typical for the whole island. In inland areas the houses have green doors and windows, along the coastline they’re painted blue. Thanks to artist and architect César Manrique there are no “architectural eyesores” here.
The simplicity of our BLACKS & WHITES is framed in a lovely setting here. Perhaps it was a hamlet like Femés that inspired KATHARINA HOVMAN to design the relief-like RIBSTOP fabric. The square structure gives these TAFFETAS a special touch of their own.
Lanzarote
PHILINES TRAVEL TIPPS
The credit for the wonderful photos and stories in our lookbook goes to photographer Philine von Sell and her team.
These travel tips are personal recommendations from Katharina and Philine that we are glad to pass on.
HOTELS
FINCA MALVASIA, stylish guesthouse in the midst of a volcanic vineyard, Cam. El Oratorio, 14, 35572 Tías, Las Palmas
HOTEL PALACIO ICO, quietly situated boutique hotel in a historic building, including a good restaurant. Calle el Rayo 2, 35530 Teguise, Las Palmas
WINING AND DINING
LEVAIN, legendary bakery with fabulous breakfast, Av. Néstor de la Torre, 22, 35507 Tahiche, Las Palmas
TABERNA EL BOCADITO, best tapas and steaks, Avenida Islas Canarias, 16, C.C. Los Charcos, 35509 Costa Teguise, Las Palmas
RESTAURANTE EMMAX, regional, fresh and healthy cuisine, Av. Playa Honda, 16, 35509 Playa Honda, Las Palmas
LOCAL 7, cool bodega with good wines and tapas, Paseo marítimo, 1, local 7, 35508 Costa Teguise, Las Palmas
CANTINA TEQUISE tapas restaurant in Lanzarote’s oldest town, C. León y Castillo, 8, 35530 Teguise, Las Palmas
DUNAS DE FAMARA, restaurant at gorgeous location with view of dunes and the sea, C. Chirimoya, 13, 35558 Urb. Famara, Las Palmas
RESTAURANTE BOGAVANTE, fish and seafood in all kinds of variations, Av. Marítima, 39, 35570 El Golfo, Las Palmas
CASA RAFA RESTAURANTE DE MAR, traditional cuisine and vegan selections, too, Av. Marítima, 10, 35570 El Golfo, Las Palma
RESTAURANTE SALMARINA PLAYA QUEMADA, right by the sea, Av. Marítima, 13, 35570 Playa Quemada, Las Palmas
EL CHUPADERO LANZAROTE, bodega with terrace in the midst of vineyards, La Geria, 3, 35570, Las Palmas
Not in the mood for a restaurant? Why not cook on your own for a change? VIKI FRAU, our fantastic team cook, gives vegetarian and vegan cooking courses.
SHOPPING
LA TIENDA DE LOURDES, charming small grocery store, sells delicious loose sea salt, C. San Juan Evangelista, 148, 35558 Sóo, Las Palmas
PLACES WORTH VISTING
TENESAR, abandoned fishing village with no tourists and “not much else”. Pack a picnic! Fishermen’s families spend weekends here in their historic cottages.
JARDIN DE CACTUS, one of the loveliest cactus gardens in the world, Av. Garafía, 35544 Guatiza
PLAYA DEL CALETÓN BLANCO, The swimming is great at this peaceful lagoon beach with white sand in northern Lanzarote near the fishing village of Orzola, Las Palmas
PLAYA DEL PAPAGAYO, cove with crystal-clear water and the perfect spot for a sundowner, Calle Punta de Papagayo, 13, 35580 Yaiza, Las Palmas
FEMÉS – The idyllic small mountain village is one of Lanzarote’s oldest. It belongs to the municipality of Yaiza and has been designated the loveliest village in Spain.
CIUDAD ESTRATIFICADA, bizarre rock formations as if from another world.
FAMARA BEACH, long yellow sand beach and a mecca for surfers.
NATIONALPARK TIMANFAYA, otherworldly somehow: volcanic vents as far as the eye can see. You can ride camels here.
CANTERAS DI TINAMALA, dramatic scenery in former quarries, 35544 Guatiza, Las Palmas
LAS GRIETAS, spectacular gigantic fissures in a volcano that can be walked through. Absolute hot spot for tourists, best visited early in the morning!
Many thanks to:
Tarima Darim, photographer and model
Ruth Camara, model
A big thank you too:
CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITOR: Philine von Sell; STYLING: Finja Brügmann; HAIR & MAKE UP ARTIST: Maili Ngyuen; MUSIC: Philipp von Sell; PRODUCTION: Circle of Values Communication GmbH