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SS18/19 - Italian Holiday

Inspiration for this collection came from my dream summer holiday on the islands of Capri and Procida. I followed in the footsteps of Axel Munthe; and the writers Norman Douglas, Graham Greene and the fabulous Shirley Hazzard, and the glitterati: the film star set and the wealthy aristocracy of Europe, who joined the literati here in the 1950s.

Aizome (indigo dyeing), shibori dyeing, gold leafing, Ukiyo-e (woodblock printing), Shodo (calligraphy) and Sumi-e ink painting are some of the fabulous art workshops you can do, and I did these on my recent Innovative trip to Japan. Whilst there I found so much inspiration and particularly Hiroshige’s ukiyo-e prints. “The ferry boats at Arai” and its gorgeous colour palette inspired this collection, as well as ancient Japanese calligraphy and men’s traditional costume: hakama pants and the yukata. I created some prints that have been realised onto luxurious silk. One of these was from an ancient script. Another was inspired by an historic multi- directional stripe and another the Tansho or Japanese crane bird.

Always a lover of the Japanese simple aesthetic, I have used ideas from the art of Furoshiki (fabric folding and wrapping) along with crossover fronts from the yukata, origami, twists, wraps and drapes.

I have had bespoke colours made and woven in Italy into beautiful wool and alpaca fabric.

The collection also features some abstract linings hand-painted in our Auckland design studio. Tailoring combines with folded edges that are softened by tactile fabrics. Colours in the collection are Aizome (Japanese indigo blue), coral and cherry red. Chalk white as used by the beautiful Maiko on their faces and Mizu blue (aqua) are fresh colour highlights. Charcoal and deepest ink navy underpin these exquisite colours. 

We proudly continue to make all these exciting new garments in New Zealand.

Read more about Jane's inspiration to her AW18 Collection in the latest Mindfood Article In Japan With Jane Daniels.

AW18 Inspirational Board - See Below for details 

SS16/17

Textured textiles and 3D innovations define Spring Summer 16/17.

Extraordinary limited edition Italian lace and exclusive silk prints form elegant silhouettes, while fabulous tumble washed Irish linen and Italian euro-jersey is styled for relaxed urban wearing.

Crisp navy and white, with highlights of cerise, matisse blue and citrus feature throughout a foundation palette of stone, grey and black, ensuring there is something for everyone.

AW16

Autumn/Winter 2016’s inspiration comes from my recent trip to Sri Lanka.

'The vibrance of their day to day colour palette I found was uplifting; so I wanted to feature that throughout the collection'. Bursts of Dragon Fruit red, Aquamarine, Sun yellow and Passionfruit purple brighten up the range, while hints of Shell pink, Silver blue and Caramel form a more muted palette.

AW17

Jane Daniels AW17 Collection encapsulates the opulence of Old Imperial Russia. Inspired by recent travel through St Petersburg and Moscow I have interpreted what I saw with a modern twist. Extraordinary embellishments, fine craftsmanship and the hidden gems of the Faberge eggs have been translated into a range of luxurious clothing.

Featuring sumptuous fabrics - gorgeously tactile alpaca, wool, velvet and silk in deep Prussian blue, khaki, red and of course ballet pink along with the deep purples and blues of the gemstones.