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Mathilda Gvarliani (UNO Models) for Anane by Adriana Roslin

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Nature is a fundamental pillar that influences us when choosing the colors and textures of the collection. For this occasion we wanted to learn and experience the dyeing process with natural dyes.

Fashion brands are trying to become every day more sustainable and reduce their impact on the planet. In our case, we wanted to go one step further. Together with the recycled materials or the elimination of labels and all the packaging that has a negative impact on the planet, we decided to take advantage of nature's resources and nourish ourselves from our environment to dye the towels in the Spring 2021 collection. Do you want to know how?Sandra, our Creative Director is committed to experimentation and the search for new resources and ideas as a basis for offering quality designs that have an added value. That is why she decided to be inspired by nature itself and experiment with natural dyes to achieve four shades for our towels.

After taking some lessons on the types of natural dyes that nature offers, the pigment extraction process and its application to garments, it was determined which color sources would be the most suitable for the collection. Blue was obtained from índigo, green from the carrot leaves and the two shades of yellow with purple onion and cúrcuma.Knowing the infinite source of colors that can be obtained from food or other plant sources allowed us to see how we can obtain a wide palette of colors taking advantage of natural resources and being more sustainable. From various threads, such as protein fibers in wool and silk or cellulose fibers in cotton, linen and jute, we discover a world full of opportunities.

We choose cotton, wool, linen and bamboo, four types of animal and vegetable protein fibers, to create our color pallette and experiment with color. First, a treatment was applied to prepare the fabric itself, a process that allows the color to penetrate the threads. Secondly, a washing and etching phase was carried out, two key points to ensure a color fixation on the textiles.The result was amazing, we managed to create our own dyes as if we were establishing a dialogue with nature itself. In addition, this process makes each piece unique since its exposure to the sun causes the rays to slightly modify the tone of each of the garments.This experiment has allowed us to see even closer our appreciation for the environment as a source of inspiration and now as a resource as well.

The influence of nature

Everytime we travel is a new opportunity to explore, learn and connect with ourselves. The frenetic rhythm of the routine, added to the increasing social pressure, is slowly affecting our mental health, I have never heard so many times the word "anxiety". Whether if you are working for a company or having your own business, the pressure forces ourselves to take a break more often.Last October, after shooting the campaign of Casa No Tempo in Alentejo, we rented a van to visit southern Portugal with the mission of fully immersing ourselves in Portuguese culture. We were just recovering from a very emotional and intense season and all we wanted was to enjoy every minute, without schedules and with all the flexibility in the world. Since I was a kid I have traveled this way and it is an incredible feeling of freedom and beautiful way to meet people.I wanted to share with you another way to travel the world, slowly, without filters, without schedules and beautiful. These are some memories I took during the trip. I hope you like them!

Disconnect to connect

Aires Mateus is the architecture studio that took the mission of reimagining Casa No tempo into what it is today. A rural building full of memories from the family owners. A few days ago we had the opportunity to have a talk with Manuel Aires Mateus, architect and founder of the studio. During the interview we had the chance to dive across his journey as an architect, his personal influences, the places he likes the most and much more.

<ul><li>Casa No Tempo breathes a minimalist vibes that blends with its surroundings. What were you asked for when you undertook the project?</li></ul>The house follows a Portuguese tradition of chã architecture, with few elements. The goal was to highlight the values ​​that already existed in the building, making it an archetype of home in the region. <ul><li>The house has become a source of inspiration. What was the main driver of your renovation proposal?</li></ul>Our idea was to give clarity to its spaces. A simple, clear house where spaces marked themselves up in an obvious way. The house is still protective. The bedrooms have their own bath on the outside in order to create a distance from the exterior. <ul><li>To what extent do architecture and interior design preserve the family history and heritage?</li></ul>In the past the house had suffered many alterations– in fact, it had lost quality. What we attempted to do is creating a new memory because in architecture, memories can also be built from present to past. In the end, the most important thing is that the family feels the house as if it had always been built this way. <ul><li>Can we consider Casa no Tempo as an experiential design project that directly appeals to emotions?</li></ul>Architecture must appeal to the emotions, it must combine an existing reality with memories that are dear to us, that can be seen in the places we visit. Casa no Tempo seeks to combine a clear design architecture and well-proportioned spaces with a collective and individual memory of a rural house from southern Europe.

<ul><li>And if we talk about Portugal, does it influence your projects?</li></ul>The place where we are plays a key role in our growth. Our memories are Portuguese, our childhood is Portuguese, most of our experiences are Portuguese. On the other hand, today we are all global. But in order to become truly global, you need to understand what being local is. <ul><li>What approach defines your creative process?</li></ul>We work on problems. From them we try to extract the right answer. An answer that is functional, economical, technical, yet emotional, passional and artistic as well. <ul><li>How does the human factor play in the development of your ideas?</li></ul>Each project works according to its context. The interesting thing about architectural projects is imagining every single one as something unique. The human factor is the most influential aspect giving a project its unique condition. No two people are alike, so no two answers are alike either. <ul><li>How much important it is for you to seek references beyond architecture itself?</li></ul>Architecture looks for references in life, everywhere. In art, literature, cinema ... all aspects of life. Architecture is an art discipline that is fulfilled with life. Its equilibrium is the answer to a life.

<ul><li>To what extent can architecture become a source of inspiration for other disciplines?</li></ul>Architecture, as an artistic expression, inspires all disciplines. Nowadays we feel great influences from architecture in many other arts such as sculpture, painting, film or photography. It is a foundational art and, as such, determining. <ul><li>How do you foresee architecture and interior design evolving in the coming years? Where are we going?</li></ul>Architecture and design will always evolve in response to world conditions. These activities are tightly related to the state of affairs. I believe that architecture will evolve according to each moment. In the coming years I see ourselves attempting to create private spaces with greater freedom. In the recent times of lockdown we see how much important it is to bring freedom to those private moments. <ul><li>What has been your most challenging project to date?</li></ul>All the challenges have the same degree of dedication: we found a way to design an almost impossible structure in a museum in Lausanne (Switzerland), we tried to interpret Islam in a mosque in Bordeaux (France), we found a way to rework a gigantic building without interfering with the facade in Lisbon, etc. But many times the smaller projects and houses are the ones that bring the greatest challenges.

<ul><li>Favorite hotel? And building?</li></ul>If I said a hotel, it would be a guest house on the Alentejo coast that I no longer know where it is. In my memories I keep its abandoned air and the degree of contact we had with the environment. The building would perhaps be the Church of San Carlino, by Borromini, because of its creative freedom and because it has always been a reference for me as an architect. Still about the hotel, I would say that among my own projects I would pick Hotel de Santa Clara. <ul><li>A professional goal to meet?</li></ul>I would like to design a church. I like to work on challenges where I need to push myself the most. The most ambitious project that exists is trying to reflect on what the great mysteries can be for men. <ul><li>The city you would like to visit when we can get back to traveling?</li></ul>I like to go to the cities where my work takes me. Some are essential. I don't know. If I had to choose one, it would be between Rome and New York.

<h6>Thank you to Manuel Aires Mateus and Maria Rebelo Pinto.</h6><h6> </h6>Photography credits: <a href="https://www.sabado.pt/gps/arte/detalhe/os-azulejos-viuva-lamego-de-aires-mateus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.sabado.pt</a> <a href="https://www.archdaily.com/918263/house-in-monsaraz-aires-mateus/5cf186d0284dd1a8ba000037-house-in-monsaraz-aires-mateus-photo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.archdaily.com</a> <a href="https://thespaces.com/holiday-home-portugal-manuel-aires-mateus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thespaces.com</a> <a href="https://wowowhome.com/architecture/house-in-litoral-alentejano-by-aires-mateus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wowowhome.com</a> <a href="http://diaria.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">diaria.co</a> <a href="http://arquitecturaviva.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">arquitecturaviva.com</a>

A conversation with Manuel Aires Mateus

Meet Sandra, Founder and the creative mind behind Anane.

TURNING A DREAM INTO A FASHION BRANDSince she was a kid, Sandra has always been expressed through art, especially through clothing and she had always dreamed of having a brand. This idea matured over the time until the swimwear world appeared in her life ‘‘I started to do some sketches and I do not remember how suddenly I saw myself doing a small production of 200 bikinis. After that summer I quit my job and invested all my time to build what Anane is today''.‘‘When people asks me what is Anane, I see a very visual concept. It's a dream, a story, a pure and nostalgic feeling''. The lockdown became a moment of reflection for the brand and the founder stopped to analyze the right direction. During those months Sandra understood how her creative process worked and decided to turn her way of creating the collections into Anane's vision.

THE CREATIVE PROCESSWhen talking about Anane, it is essential to make an allusion to architecture and nature, two of the fundamental pillars of her universe. Sandra assures that architecture helps her to set the style and design the patterns of the collections. Likewise, nature is responsible for influencing the textures and defining the colors of each design."Working at Anane makes my every day different. During the last months we have been focused on the production of the latest collection, on the strategic part of the brand and planning all the projects that are about to come. Even if I cannot say much though, we will soon launch "Postcard", a new space for the company that will allow us to connect and interact with our community".

ANANE, AN ENDLESS JOURNEYAnane's journey is a multi-stop but never-ending travel. Sandra started this journey as a way to express her feelings and passion into stories that explains and promotes feelings ‘"Our mission is to innovate the way of consuming and appreciating fashion, investing on pieces with an original value that directly appeals to visual pleasure and emotions''.Since she launched the brand, Sandra has seen many of her dreams come true while new goals have emerged to achieve. "For me, this journey has been a challenge. I have taken many risks that made the brand grow faster, but I am so happy with all the work we have done and with all that remains to be done next months".Analyzing the trajectory of the brand with perspective, we can see how the designer has managed to found her own place with the brand. With an eye on a future full of beautiful projects, Sandra and the Anane team is working to fulfill all dreams.

But, who is behind anane?

Architecture and nature as source of inspiration

Do you remember the feeling of arriving to a new place, the beginning of a journey that invites you to explore and start new adventures? You get ready to immerse into that new destination where architecture, nature, culture, people, smells and colors awake your creative side. It is summer, the bikini is your uniform and you can't stop feeling this joy and freedom vibes when walking on the beach or when watching a sunset with your friends.Now that we have introduced you into Anane's universe, we want to share with you everything about that new era for the brand, an evolution in which fashion is the way to express the fusion of architecture and nature. These last months have become a period of introspection, a journey full of creativity and inspiration that we have established a new vision focused on innovating and creating collections that share our stories.

How do we transform architecture into fashion?We are committed to a new concept in the fashion and swimwear industry through the design of pieces that transform architecture into unique patterns and are influenced by nature, interpreting it through texture and color. Each design is shown with precise measurements, proportions and a relationship with itself that assemble a set designed to adapt to the body.The environment is an infinite source of inspiration that allows us to speak through fashion. We want to create and share our stories through our campaigns, sharing visual narratives that allow us to add value to our product in addition to discover together new places.

With the Spring 2021 collection, inspired by the minimalist style of Casa No Tempo, in Portugal, we began to write the first lines of a new chapter in Anane's history. It is not a story with a beginning and an end but a diary in which we keep our best memories, experiences and experiences with fashion. Now it is the time for you to start writing your own story.

The new era of Anane

Navy

Filipa is a given name meaning "friend of horses".Matilda has been riding a horses since she was little in her country, Georgia and she shared with us magical moments riding them freely in casa no tempo.Filipa is the most versatile top and has multiple ways of knotting and adjusting, it is like the typical triangle top but stylized. It is perfect for people with large bust.Matilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Filipa Top Navy

The Andreia top has been inspired by the house lines, very clean and minimal. It is also the name of the owner of the house, the woman who took care of us during our days at Casa No Tempo.Mathilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Andreia Top Navy

The Caterina top has been inspired by the magnificient arc of the entrance of Casa No Tempo. This top it gives also a corse effect, slightly enhances the chest with a push up effect. This product includes a underwired bra especially made for swimwear use, it's an accessories with memory so you can fold it and it will keep the original shape.Mathilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Caterina Top Navy

Telma top represents the structural shape of the house. This top gives you comfort and the best support.Mathilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Telma Top Navy

Our curtain bikini bottom, this time with long ties, and a smaller thong coverage.Mathilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Curtain Bottom Navy

Our classic curly bottom, this time with a 25mm elastic band. This brazilian bottom can be worn both low-rise and high-rise.Mathilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Curly Bottom Navy

The curve bottom has been a must since our beginnings, V-SHAPED and brazilian coverageMathilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Curve Bottom Navy

A basic bikini bottom that keeps you comfortable all day. Mid coverage in the bottom.Mathilda wears size small.80% Polyamide 20% Elastane.Made in Spain.

Arc Bottom Navy

White

Filipa Top White

Andreia Top White 

Caterina Top White

Telma Top White

Curtain Bottom White

Curly Bottom White

Curve Bottom White

Arc Bottom White

Yellow

Filipa Top Yellow

Andreia Top Yellow

Caterina Top Yellow

Telma Top Yellow

Curtain Bottom Yellow

Curly Bottom Yellow

Curve Bottom Yellow

Arc Bottom Yellow

Khaki

Filipa Top Khaki

Andreia Top Khaki

Caterina Top Khaki

Telma Top Khaki

Curtain Bottom Khaki

Curly Bottom Khaki

Curve Bottom Khaki

Arc Bottom Khaki

The pareo pant has been inspired by the lifestyle in Portugal and our days exploring Comporta and Alentejo. A piece of art you need in your suitcase for summer vacations.It is knotted with two strips in front and with two strips in the back. it has an opening in the leg from the bottom upMade in Spain.100% linen.

Pareo Pant Navy

Pareo Pant White

Pareo Pant Yellow

Pareo Pant Khaki

Souvenir from Casa No Tempo, Portugal.This towel has been dyed by Indigo, following a process of artisan techniques with natural pigments.100% linen.97 x 127 cm

Waffle Blue Towel

Souvenir from Casa No Tempo, Portugal.100% linen.97 x 127 cm

Waffle White Towel

Souvenir from Casa No Tempo, Portugal.This towel has been dyed by curcuma root, following a process of artisan techniques with natural pigments.100% linen.80 x 150 cm

Waffle Yellow Towel

Souvenir from Casa No Tempo, Portugal.This towel has been dyed by red onions, following a process of artisan techniques with natural pigments.100% linen.80 x 150 cm

Waffle Green Towel

Not sure what to give? Give it all away!Receive the gift card by email and send it to whoever you want, whenever you want.CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE OF THE ANANE GIFT CARD:- Gift card valid exclusively in the online store.- No expiration date.- No remnants will be issued, so you have to spend the full amount of the card on the same purchase.- In no case may a gift card be exchanged for its cash amount.- Returns of purchases made with a gift card will be made exclusively in the form of a purchase voucher for the online store.- The gift card can not be returned.

Gift Card

Souvenir from Casa No Tempo, Portugal.Scrunchies made from fabric waste.100% linen (navy, white)100% cotton (vichy)

Scrunchies

Beige

Souvenir from Casa No Tempo, Portugal.Beach bag. Handmade by yute and zigzag seams.100% yute.Widht - 50 cmHeight - 28 cmHandle length - 43 cm

Bag Beige

Souvenir from Casa No Tempo, Portugal.Crochet bag handmade by hemp.100% hemp.Widht - 48 cm (handle included)Height - 40 cm

19 May 2019