Genes Lecoanet Hemant Unveils ‘Soleil’ Collection for Autumn Winter 2024

Genes Lecoanet Hemant, the prestigious ready-to-wear designer label established by Indo-French couturiers Didier Lecoanet and Hemant Sagar, has launched its latest Autumn Winter 2024 collection titled ‘Soleil.’ Drawing inspiration from the sun, the collection reflects its vital role as the source of life on Earth and its connections to the elements that sustain it—earth, light, air, and water. The designs embody the concept of the macro-microcosm, capturing everything from the vastness of the sun to intricate cellular patterns and flowing auroras.

‘Soleil’ is now available for purchase at all Genes Lecoanet Hemant stores and online at www.geneslecoanethemant.com. The collection features a thoughtfully curated color palette that includes clay, seafoam blue, sandstone pink, lapis blue, pine green, and amber. Each piece boasts a minimalistic yet impactful design, creating a strong visual narrative through classic silhouettes and carefully selected fabrics.

Rich textiles such as linen herringbone, cotton poplin, organza, and crepe provide fluidity and comfort, while haute couture-inspired techniques and innovative embroidery add an elevated touch, making each item a timeless wardrobe essential.

“There is beauty in this notion of genesis and rebirth. ‘Soleil’ explores all that and sets the foundation for clothes that become an initiation of conversation, engagement, and thought. The simple act of dressing becomes powerful through thoughtfully designed clothes, crafted to last,” shared Hemant Sagar.

Didier Lecoanet further elaborated, “While creating ‘Soleil,’ we sought to embody themes of nature through fashion. At Genes, designing is not just about establishing an aesthetic; it's about focusing on craftsmanship and honing an unparalleled level of quality through fabrics, tailoring, and surface design.”

The collection, catering to both women and men, merges classic styles with a contemporary take on prints, embroidery, and fabric manipulation. For women, updated Prince of Wales checks feature aurora-inspired prints on relaxed hoodies and pleated trousers. The brand’s haute couture heritage shines through in various pieces, including midnight sequin gowns and tulle slip dresses. Heritage embroideries, such as the Ravioli technique, circular appliqué, and beaded cut-out designs, breathe new life into shirts and dresses.

For men, streamlined shapes and intricate textures dominate the offerings. From bombers quilted with cellular patterns to floral-inspired prints on poplin shirts and tees, the designs reflect a continuously evolving perception of "nature." The classic polo is reimagined in organza with vibrant microcell prints, and the Genes logo is transformed through tactile fringes on a black sweatshirt, offering a fresh perspective on essential wear.

The ‘Soleil’ collection perfectly balances tradition and innovation, emphasizing the overarching theme of the sun as a source of inspiration and vitality in fashion.