ALICE'S MAD TEA PARTY

“Take some more tea” “I’ve had nothing yet, so I can’t take more.”

“You mean you can’t take LESS. It’s very easy to take MORE than nothing.”

“Nobody asked YOUR opinion.”

From Alice in Wonderland, Chapter VII: “A Mad Tea-Party” by Lewis Carroll

The mad tea party joined by Alice marks the opening of n23. Chaos and madness sweep through this collection as if Alice isn’t welcomed as a guest. Half joking and half serious, a witty light squabble. Indeed, the invalidation is unbearable. She left and entered the garden where roses are painted by the card-looking gardeners. Funny but romantic, confused but organised. She left hoping to feel ease but yet, frustration builds in the garden just as she is still in the tea party.

“Roses” play an important role in this season. It sets the mood of the collection. Dyeing techniques have also been used with the floral print, presenting rust, rust red and rose colours.

Rose Embroidery

Ribbons, the signature of Alice.

The Alice’s blue is used to match the lively identity of Alice.