
Awakened from a strangely calming death, Obscur designer Richard Söderberg pieces together a new Narratif for the spring 2011 season. With little to no trace of the expected human identity, Söderberg’s garments manifest the individual in dark layers of washed lamb leather and long exposed knits. Propelled by both the softened and hardened aspects of the collection’s silhouettes or better yet interactions, Obscur’s latest collection comes together as an experience for the wearer to learn from and incorporate into the fabric that is their life.

There is nothing quite like death to get your point across. For the fall 2010 season, Obscur deviates from what is deemed appropriate for a morbid showing of their latest collection that is inspired by Austrian artist Gunter Brüs. Finding their muse in death, the body is draped in unfinished layers of black that strive for a unique silhouette that is guarded from the world. From raw leather to natural morose hues, Obscur finds the dark, yet interesting art in not living.

Retailer First Among Equals New York was kind enough to share with us lookbooks of some of the designers they are carrying this fall. In addition to picking up the talented Giuliano Fujiwara, the store is stocking Parisian label 0044 and Richard Söderberg’s Obscur.