When we seem to be still immersed in the joy of opening 2023, we suddenly realize that there is still one week to usher in the Spring Festival! 🏮
The rabbit is probably one of the cutest images of the Chinese zodiac in my mind~ docile and cute. Whether in art, literature or mythology, nature's little rabbits jumping on the grass have brought them a steady stream of inspiration. 🐰
I still remember when I used to learn to draw, I once copied Dürer's famous painting "Hare". Every stream of flexible hair, the light in the eyes injected with vitality, are portrayed so vividly.
Hunt Slomen, an American artist who loves animals and nature, draws a rabbit almost every day after learning that his genus is a rabbit. Although the abstract rabbit silhouette has only a few strokes, it is so lively and interesting.
Whether in Chinese culture or Western culture, from the "natural history" of the Western Jin Dynasty, "the rabbit licks the moon and becomes pregnant, spitting out the seed in the mouth" to the Easter rabbit, it symbolizes the revival of spring and the source of vigorous vitality.
Speaking of the most adorable little bunnies, the long-haired Angora rabbit, which originated in the Angolan region of Turkey, must have a name.
Dressed in long fluffy hair, it looks fluffy and soft, like a bouncing, walking marshmallow. The French royal family even loved it as its most popular pet in the mid-18th century.
The New Year is approaching, and recently brands have been scrambling to launch their Year of the Rabbit limited series, and after seeing these colorful rabbit images, Stella McCartney is the favorite!
Stella McCartney, who has been committed to sustainable development and has made a lot of efforts to protect animals, specially chose the long-haired angora as the image of the protected animal this year, which is also very meaningful.
And Stella McCartney created the appearance of the long-haired angora rabbit into a cute cartoon, long ears, pink little face, big eyes of water spirit, and a long hair flower, holding a small flower, gentle and soft, full of childlike fun.
Wearing it on the body not only adds a lot of interest to the look of the New Year, but also carries the beautiful meaning of the renewal of Vientiane. At the same time, it also calls on people to return to the origin of nature from the troubled city and protect Mother Earth together.
And this perfectly fits with Stella McCartney's colorful "Back to the Wild" and "Relive Children's Dreams" theme in Stella McCartney's 2023 spring ready-to-wear collection.
Stella McCartney has always been the most sustainable thinking brand in my mind, and has spared no effort to explore the possibilities and put them into practice. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella herself has a great love for nature's flora and fauna.
For this Spring 2023 ready-to-wear collection, she drew inspiration from the story of natural scientist Miriam Rothschild.
The Rothschild scientist returned her Knepp Farm land to Mother Earth, allowing it to rebalance itself undisturbed and allow wildlife to return home.
Inspired by this, Stella teamed up with ecologist and wildlife release expert Derek Gow to reclaim the rewilding of her farm, inspired by native British flora and fauna.
And these animals and plants have become those subtle hand-painted animal and plant print patterns in the 2023 spring wear design. Wilderness animals such as deer, hedgehogs, badgers, hares and the endangered lynx, and British birds such as goldfinches, woodpeckers and kingfishers are all childish in a playful way to a variety of eco-friendly fabrics, taking us back to the wilderness and "reliving children's dreams".
This is the brand's most sustainable collection to date, with up to 85% responsibly traceable materials.
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The design that not only symbolizes the beautiful vitality of spring, but also full of vitality and bright atmosphere, is really suitable for the Spring Festival. 🧧 I can't wait to try it out for you in advance and see what my favorite items are~
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Throughout the Year of the Rabbit limited collection, I especially like this woolen cardigan.
The soft pink is low-key and lovely, and the temperament has become brighter when worn, and the skin tone is also beautiful. It's a good idea to add some colours to your outfit for the New Year, and warm rouge pink is perfect for you.
The long-haired angora rabbit pattern behind is more three-dimensional, and the soft and delicate feel of plant-synthesized environmental rabbit hair brings a more flexible and real feeling, like a little rabbit lying on its back.
The long oversized fit is worn with a laid-back and casual feel and is layered with a white T-Shirt, also printed with a long-haired angora rabbit motif.
In the warm south for the New Year, it looks good with simple jeans.
The classic Falabella chain bag is crafted from grained vegan Shaggy Deer eco-friendly fabric and embellished with small lipstick red blocks to brighten up the look and bring a festive atmosphere without being overstated.
Or wear it with other warm pieces, such as this striking black and red scarf. The snow-white long-haired angora rabbit jumps above the scarf, and the striking "Flora Not Angora plant-based synthetic rabbit hair" statement re-emphasizes the environmental vision.
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Another look, I chose an energetic sports suit. The black sweatshirt and corset sweatpants are embellished with a long-haired angora rabbit motif, which is cute and cool.
The powerful "Flora Not Angora" behind it speaks for an environmentally friendly attitude.
The design is simple and the fit is loose and casual, perfect for holiday outings with family and friends, or starting the new year with sports.
Wear it with pale pink Eclypse sneakers with a touch of color. The shoe is also made from eco-Alter Mat vegan material instead of animal leather.
On top of the total look, I paired it with a new fisherman's hat and handbag from Stella McCartney Spring 2023.
Inspired by nature, the artistic S-Wave print is a reinterpretation of the lettering S of the brand's logo, but also a symbol of circularity, balance and harmony with the planet.
The S-Wave Fisherman Hat and Frayme Shoulder Bag are made from organic cotton-blend flocked denim and flocked recycled canvas respectively, preserving a natural comfort and structured texture while preserving the natural comfort. The soft and elegant color scheme is quite natural.
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While visiting the store, I caught a glimpse of this Stella McCartney Jacquard knit pullover for spring 2023.
Inspired by "Tree of Life", a variety of colors and textures of yarns weave a field of rich color and life. From blue skies and white clouds, green trees to green grass, flowers blooming everywhere...
Both the color and texture are very beautiful, and the picturesque patterns are also quite childlike. And the gradient color on the back is like a sunset.
The details of this sweater are also rich in detail up close. The chic cuff splits and side seam panels Re-wild lettering once again point to the theme of this collection, "Back to the Wild".
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Wear black shorts and sunglasses for a fashionable spring outing.
The new Frayme bucket bag made from smooth Alter Mat vegan instead of animal leather is also my recent favorite. The perfect size for everyday travel, it's pure cream white and lit by a diamond-cut Falabella chain that's both practical and unique.
With the Year of the Rabbit approaching, Stella McCartney has also launched a fun and interesting "Rabbit Welcome" mini program.
Through the vibrant "Spring Sunshine Field" interactive mini-game, you can not only get beautiful Chinese New Year wallpaper posters, but also make an appointment to visit the store to learn about the latest series and get limited edition New Year paintings.
Click the mini program above immediately to take a look~ 🌳
- Assistant Editor: Nicole
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