SPRING/SUMMER 2024

RE-TRACE, RE-MEMORY,
RE-SET, RE-CULTURE.

SPRING SUMMER 2024

The palette and textures of the collection is inspired by the James Webb telescope’s picture of newfound galaxies, planets and stars, directly opposed to Madre Tierra’s earthy rocks, sand, bones, fossils, crystals and gold. Some garment resembles the crater surfaces of planets like Mars and the moon or colours that mimic Jupiter, Saturn and our sun. Metallic hues represent our Milky Way and shooting stars but also reference our ongoing obsession with Crystalline quartz and the metal Gold.

MILAN FASHION WEEK

As presented at Milan Fashion Week, 'Re-Trace, Re-Memory, Re-Set, Re-Culture' serves as a canvas for unravelling the threads that bind our collective origin stories, inviting us to examine the interconnections between art, science, spirituality, and cultural heritage. By exploring legends, archaeological discoveries, and visionary philosophy, this collection investigates how myths and shared narratives shape our understanding of human evolution, foster unity, and inspire positive change. By engaging with archaeology like Homo Naledi and myths of Crystal Skulls, the concept of the Phoenix, and the visionary perspectives of thinkers like Oscar Wilde and Credo Mutwa, our collection contemplates the potential for collective transformation and cultural redefinition. In a world where past, present, and future intertwine, art emerges as a bridge that connects our shared history with our aspirations for a harmonious world.

DISCOVER THE VIVIERS ARTISANAL OFFERING

VIVIERS’ Made-To-Order Artisanal Offering showcases our most innovative, experimental and conceptual designs, only available in very LIMITED EDITIONS, that range from Unique 1/1 items to editions of up to 5. These items embody the highest form of artisanal expressed fabrication and design concepts that challenge the notion of. conventional ideas of beauty. These items could be considered wearable art.

Drawing inspiration from the mystical depths of ‘The Origins of Humankind’ in Johannesburg, our team of skilled tailors and artisans are focused on Originality in Concept, Precision and Uncompromising Quality in both our artisanal collectable materials and our advanced craftsmanship. This synergised combination is used as a medium to express our most artistic views and could be seen as our highest form of luxury.

PRESS & FEATURES

“Lezanne Viviers has quickly become one of South Africa’s most compelling fashion designers thanks to her beautifully crafted avant-garde pieces.”
- THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Lezanne Viviers, 31, who set up her Johannebsurg label, Viviers, in 2019, works to emphasize local makers.”
- WALL STREET JOURNAL
“And all this translates into sumptuous combinations of precious fabrics richly decorated with designs, beads and ‘alchemical colors’ with golden nuances.”
- VOGUE ITALIA