New York fashion label Adsum unveiled its latest collection for Spring/Summer 2018 and it draws direct inspiration from the Group of Seven. The Group of Seven is a group of Canadian artists from the early 20s that crafted beautiful landscape paintings of their country. The new Adsum collection references the timeless artwork through pieces such as button-down shirts, trousers, lightweight wind jackets, caps, hoodies and t-shirts.
A unique offering from the new Adsum Spring/Summer 2018 collection are the hoodies and t-shirts with the mountaintop graphic details -- it recalls the memory of Lawren Harris, who was the Group of Seven's unofficial leader. The entire capsule exudes an overarching look of relaxed silhouettes and casual style.
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Adsum Drew Inspiration from the Group of Seven for SS18
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