This Resort Collection By Fashion Brand Excelsior Lusso Embodies Comfy-chic Style

South African Brand Excelsior Lusso recently launched its Spring/ Summer 2022 ready-to-wear range, Luhambo, which is a Siswati word meaning journey. Initially conceptualized as a brand that would purvey bespoke clothing, the Covid pandemic which notably changed the dynamics of fashion altogether meant exploring as well as adding athleisure and later resort wear, in order to keep afloat, and as a means of adapting.

“The Excelsior Lusso woman is a sophisticated lady, who is in her late twenties to fifties, an independent thinker, deeply rooted, loves the finer things in life, and understands that luxury is not glitz and glam but an experience of the greatest comfort. She is hardworking and well-deserving of a vacation”, says Promise Mngomezulu, co-founder of Excelsior Lusso

According to the Creative Director:

This resort wear offering is the first in the series. “For the 21 piece collection, inspiration was drawn from the cultural Litema (pronounced “di-the-ma”) print; derived from the word “ho lema” which means to cultivate. The print is used in the celebration of Easter and Christmas, by the Basotho people who reside in Excelsior, Free State.

This print continues harmoniously throughout the collection. Litema is the creation of geometric patterns and designs which are subtle and organic in colour. To this end look forward to warm and earthly tones, with hints of bright hues, as this speaks to the summer resort wear theme. Think Mango Orange, Butter Yellow, Olive Green, Deep Pink, and Pacific Blue. Satins and silks are prevalent because of their beautiful shine and luxurious feel. Other flowy soft textured fabrics which feature in the collection are Chiffon, Linen Gauze, Viscose, Mesh and Crepe. Predominantly A-Line silhouettes were favored because of their light, loose-fitting, and flowy nature. COMFORT IS KEY FOR THE WEARER.

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