ABOUT 2 SQUARES

This season, Anya is exploring her origins by drawing inspiration from the progressive and modernist ideas of the Russian avant-garde that reached its height at a transformational and turbulent time in history when the Russian revolution coincided with a profound period of creativity in the arts.

The pure geometric cone shapes evoke Suprematist paintings, silhouette-altering pockets on skirts and trousers, challenging established garment construction norms, are both utilitarian and reminiscent of the futurist costume designs of Kazimir Malevich and Varvara Stepanova. The print brings to life the pioneering graphic designer and typographer El Lissitzky’s brilliantly astute take on the historic events of the revolution in his illustrated book “The Suprematist Tale of 2 Squares”. 

Silk in its variety of textures — from the sculptural gazaar to the raw feel of the printed silk — remains at the centre of the collection. Garments are cut and meticulously finished in London and are available online and by private order.