‘Camilla Stærk, a danish designer with a downtown base, refined her tough-girl aesthetic by treating leather in a way that was both sleek and elegant. Adding black lace gave the outfits that push-pull quality. Ms Stærk, who said she was inspired by the photographs of Robert Mapplethorpe, showed only a dozen looks, including a long, reedy trench coat in mannish gray wool tweed with leather inserts.
What was underneath? Did it matter?
She makes you wonder about the woman.’
– NYFW RUNWAY REVIEW
BY CATHY HORYN
Born and raised in the countryside of Denmark, Camilla Stærk studied fashion and textiles at Ravensbourne College in London. The sophisticated, dark romance of her women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories and interiors have earned her the British Fashion Council’s Newgen Award, collaborations with top fashion brands and hotels, and adherents from London to Tokyo to the Americas.
She lives in New York City.
About Social Tees Animal Rescue
Social Tees Animal Rescue is a non-profit (501c3 ) no-kill rescue in NYC finding forever homes for abandoned dogs and cats. They are a foster-based, community oriented organization founded on the principles of responsible pet ownership and creating a supportive environment for their staff and volunteers. Ensuring access to thorough veterinary treatment and the wellbeing of their animals are their highest priorities, and they pride themselves in matching each animal with the family best able to meet its needs for life.
This scarf is printed in a limited, numbered edition of 100. $100 from each sale of this scarf from April 29, 2024 to September 27, 2025 will be donated to Social Tees Animal Rescue. There will be a maximum donation of $10,000.
