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The future of your wardrobe will look bright as Monki's Spring Summer 16 will bring you a medley of futuristic vibe in their latest collection. The collection is a fresh take on retro-futurism—with the sights firmly set on a bright new future.

"Look back in order to create a new take on futurism."
Caroline Carlryd, Monki's Head of Design

The collection does not conform to the traditional futuristic design but they took a new toll forward. Playing with different types of materials together with Monki's signature prints and the cut mixes ideas of future fashion from the age before space travel with 90’s gloss and fun. A new earthy colour scheme is also introduced ranging from brass to sand that are mixed with a shiny space-age silver and deep red.

The collection was inspired by non other than us digital future shapers as Monki's head of design, Caroline Carlryd called it. 

"We’re designing for a generation of digital future shapers who take what they like from the past, discard the rest and reassembles it all into something new. They inspire us to do the same: to look back in order to create a new take on futurism.” says, Caroline. 

The Futurist collection will be in stores and online by the end of January 2016. Prices will range from RM 30 - RM 300.

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What does Monki and Susie Bubbles have in common? Quirky and carefree spirit.

Monki is collaborating with Susie Bubble once again, this time it's for their latest Autumn Monki Originals collection. Monki has always been a big fan of Susie, so they called her in again for round two.

If you don't know Susie is a UK fashion blogger at stylebubble and she is known to match clashing bold prints together but making them look super fun. She has inspired many out there to be an individual and also be creative with fashion similar to what Monki stands for.

The collection revisits Monki's design heritage of mixing Scandinavian and Asian styles. Particularly Japan's rich history of Indigo denims. Monki adds a touch of their own to the collection with cropped jeans, kimono layered over culottes and such.

   

    

    

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Click here to read Monki's interview with Susie Bubble.

Monki also filmed a fun video with Susie, click here to watch.

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The eclectic Swedish brand Monki has come up with another great creative collaboration, this time with London based artist and illustrator, Lynnie Zulu. Zulu brought forth her creation of quirky prints and vibrant colours, a perfect combo for the print loving fashion brand.

The summer key pieces that you will see are the all-over printed dresses, a jumpsuit, a capsule swimwear line, an off the shoulder baby doll dress, a fun 90s bustier and a cool watermelon and banana purses just to name a few.

Here’s what Lynnie Zulu has to say about the new collab:

What was your idea for the
Monki x Lynnie Zulu collection?

A refreshing dip into the summer of 2015. I’ve always had a big love for tropical visuals and mystifying characters. There’s something quite seductive yet humorous that happens when you combine the two together.

How would you describe the different prints and patterns?

I created a variety of intense, layered, almost graffiti-like images, some filled with attitude and others more elegant and stripped back. Some of the prints make you go on a visual discovery trip, the more you look, the more you’ll see.

What drew you to this collaboration?

I really loved Monki’s vision, the cut, style and overall application of their ideas. Nothing is off limits. They have a great balance of simple garments and bold garments that are printed head to toe. And Monki’s cheeky sense of humour definitely comes across in their collections, which was an instant connection to my work and myself!

What’s the next step for you?
Many exciting projects are brewing... but I still need to keep quiet about them!

Monki x Lynnie Zulu will hit the stores and monki.com from the end of May. Prices will range from RM30 to RM100.

 

 

 

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