Titled “Portrait of an Explorer” Stine Goya’s pre-fall 2024 collection transcends its historical connotations, delving into the intimate exploration of one’s inner landscape. Rather than drawing inspiration from the past, the designer’s focus is on the multifaceted nature of personal exploration—embracing strength, resilience, and emotional fragility as integral facets of one’s personality. This thematic essence materializes into a diverse collection of ensembles tailored to various moods and occasions.
Known for her adept use of color, Goya presents eye-catching solid separates designed to seamlessly integrate into any existing wardrobe. While pearl fastenings captivated the designer in the previous season, the current collection centers around hardware. Metal tubing, adorned with the brand logo, embellishes the collar of a suit jacket, doubling as a unique form of jewelry. A golden belt elegantly cinches a persimmon coat, contributing to the collection’s metallic focus. Metal rings, strategically placed, create a captivating pull-through effect on a draped jersey cocktail dress and are also featured as embellishments on bags.
For a more casual appeal, the collection includes curved-leg jeans, a versatile choice to pair with the brand’s popular checkerboard sweater, now available as a peach-and-mocha cardigan—a style endorsed by Hailey Bieber. Stine Goya’s pre-fall lineup this transcends mere fashion, offering a narrative that mirrors the complexity of the individual’s inner journey.
Pre-fall’s latest update showcases a photo-print poppy, with its stamens sparkling on a sporty quilted bomber. Goya, known for departing from hand-created motifs, pleasantly surprises with the addition of an irregular side stripe that gives the illusion of being drawn onto a pair of pajama pants.
Despite the brand’s global evolution towards a more refined and polished style, this small nod to nostalgia captures the essence of perfectly imperfect boho charm and the effortless vibe that aligns with the brand’s DNA—ideal for those carefree moments like hopping on a bike.