Let’s be honest: Designer cooperation is no longer a novelty. In the last few years, we have been spoiled the same with high-road brands emerging with names and fashion powerhouses, but just because we have seen much of them, it does not mean that wearing magic. There is some incredibly satisfying that you are able to bring your hands on a piece that feels elevated – something else with a little more intended – without fully rethinking your monthly budget. These collab often ends as pieces we wear the most: a little cooler, a little more considered, and simply that is a little more fun for the style.
The latest drop that holds my eye? Mango New cooperation with British-Indian designer Supriya Lele. If you are not already familiar, then the Lele is a Central St. Martins and the Royal College of Art Elum, named Label for its confidence, minimal silhouette and subtle references for its dual heritage – think that the sheer layering, asymmetric shape and clever draping. His work often examines the structure and tenderness and tension between the body and the fabric, causing its pieces to become a natural fit for the summer -finished collection that does not go away from the bold details.
This collection is a new initiative of the brand, which aims to light up the emerging design talent, at the beginning of their first high-road cooperation and Mango Collective. From the beginning it is clear that it is not just a designer who is lending its name to some objects. Collection really Feel Like Supriya Lele. It bends into the sheer layers and sporty, the details inspired by the 90s that they are known, but without entering the area that feels highly trend or difficult to wear.
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There is a kind of calm confidence for pieces that make them stunningly versatile. Case in point: I have one of the standouts for me, minidress with cut-out detailing. This is definitely a statement, but also the kind of thing that can slot into a simple wardrobe with the right style. Make it layer on a swimsuit on leave, or wear it with a denim jacket for flat sandals and an al -fresco dinner. There is a slightly unexpected sporty in Rakkab leggings (which can be divisive) that actually works, and I can imagine them with a loose shirt and slide, or even dressed with one of the matching sheer tops from the collection. These pieces start conversation but still understand for real life.
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Two-piece Black Aries Set is one that I can already see more than half of the basics working in my wardrobe. And a couple of long clothes-some asymmetric, do something more-back-to-face as if you are like that kind of thing, when you are too hot to think, but you still want to see that you have made some efforts. The palette is mostly muted (earthen greens, soft black and topical flash of the skin through clothing), which combines and match both within the collection and with their existing wardrobe.
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I am usually a bit of a safe dresser. I cling to the structure, clean lines and minor pieces, and I also rotate anything sheer or body-shimming, but this collection has inspired me to think twice. It has found the correct balance of the edge and the ability to wear to woo people who live in corresponding trousers and oversize shirts. And as long as some pieces boulder and more Riskwe, with a little layering, they will still feel that they are in your wardrobe, not just a Pinterest board.
If you are eager to see the collection in the person (and honestly, the texture and details are closely worth watching), then a pop-up on Kings Road in London from 5–15 June. Otherwise, the collection will land into select mango shops, including Oxford Street, Westfield Strateford and Long Acker in London, Plus Trafford Center in Manchester.
Explore the full Mango X Supriya Lele collection given below, in which I have already cleaned the place mentally.