.J. Martin’s La DoubleJ honours the Renaissance period with a modern twist in its Autumn and Winter 2024 collection.
La DoubleJ celebrates Italian craftsmanship with rich textures, refined silhouettes and intricate embroideries by paying homage to the Renaissance era. Inspired by ancient symbolism and sacred geometry, this collection marks a shift for the Milan-based brand towards a more subtle and sophisticated colour scheme. The palette features dusty rose, deep Bordeaux and dreamy creams, offering hyper-feminine hues that seamlessly integrate into any wardrobe, providing limitless opportunities to personalise and elevate everyday wear.
The collection features designs influenced by iconic emblems and historical details of a bygone era. The Gryphos print, reflecting the Grotesque influence, symbolises power and prestige with its legendary half-fish, half-horse hybrid motif. The romantic Rosette pattern enhances sensuality, inspired by the tiny roses embroidered on Renaissance garments. Hand-placed prints, known as placée, incorporate symbols of the heavens and Earth, celebrating the human as a cosmic being. These tactile textures and elaborate flourishes honour the abundance and self-expression of the era’s fashion.
This season embraces relaxed refinement, introducing stunning evening silhouettes like the floor-skimming Diva Dress and the figure-hugging Nymph Dress, offering a modern twist on autumn occasion wear. Day-to-night looks include the vampy Vaudeville, romantic Cherubs Knit Dress, tailored Kelly Jacket and pleated Kelly Skirt. The collection also introduces more solid and two-tone pieces, such as the Lacey Visconti Dress and the Everywhere Shirt, expanding the brand’s fleet of improved, seasonless staples.
Complementing the ready-to-wear pieces, the accessories are equally opulent. Statement jewels like the regal Corsini Earrings and soft accents like the hand-embroidered Caterina Belt and Ella Scarf with pearls, elevate casual outfits. High-vibe hair accessories, including the soft velvet Love Knot and intricately embroidered jacquard Medici Headband, serve as the crowning glories of this luxurious collection.