German designer Rayan Odyll charms and excites with his ‘Cultural Limbo’ Collection

 

In our pursuit of life, we have so often looked to higher grounds or planes for inspiration, delving deeply into imaginary concepts or even surrealistic methods to come up with the finest, most innovative ideas, yet forsaking the richly diversified surroundings we already have around us.

But not Rayan Odyll, a young designer from Germany, who has charmed us time and again with his designs for his label, ODYLLSTUDIOS.

Known for his ingenious approach to prints, Rayan’s collections of “sophisticated streetwear with an edge” are powerful combinations of imagery, both familiar and surreal, conceived in a storytelling manner that merges experimentation with exploration.

“ I love the diversity of fashion. I want to create must-have pieces.” – Rayan Odyll

 

This is especially evident in his use of luxurious fabrics, namely silk, cotton and wool, all crafted by hand, alongside a design aesthetic centred on contemporary fashion that is both wearable and artistic.

The result is truly beyond words and is clearly evident in the many mini collections he churns out each season, highlighting his flair for creating everything from animal prints and galaxies to monochromatic, art-inspired motifs.

For this season, however, we are undoubtedly in love with his Cultural Limbo mini collection, where his flair for prints takes centre stage through multi-tonal layers of florals set against polka dots and what he describes as “abstracted childhood memories”.

Inspired by a blend of Oriental and European cultures, the collection of clothing and jewellery is built around the essence of multiculturalism, filling the void in today’s society where some communities fighting for equal rights and opportunities continue to be ignored or regarded as unimportant.

Driven by this message, Rayan cleverly employs a mishmash of playful shapes, colours, patterns and elements into one seemingly seamless picture, symbolising the coming together of different cultures as one whole. This is further expressed through a varied use of materials and intricate detailing across the collection’s wild and invigoratingly exotic prints.

The collection also features an immense variety of shapes and silhouettes, from peplums and cinched waists to contrasting pockets and collars, alongside a masterful infusion of exquisite embroidery. Completing the looks are beautiful silk turbans and crystal jewellery created in collaboration with Seelenstück by Lisa Eppel, which harmonise wonderfully with the explosion of prints.

To top it off, Swarovski Elements crystals and Japanese precision beads have also been incorporated for an added touch of sparkle.

 It’s really hard not to be awestruck by a collection that mirrors class, sophistication and artistic influence so beautifully, or to fall in love with the label behind it. If his collection “makes you want, makes you wear”, as the brand’s slogan goes, be sure to explore the rest of his mini collections this season, each of which unfolds like a story in the most exciting way.

Indeed, a designer to keep under your radar!

Odyllstudios is stocked in selected stockists, including The Shit Shop in Berlin.

Visit Odyllstudios.com for more information.