The main inspiration for this collection was the complex relationship between Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter, and Diego Rivera, a muralist, who lived at the beginning of the 20th century.
Due to the enormous resilience demonstrated through a difficult life, the research focused then on the female artist. She in fact suffered from poor health since birth, however, her condition did not stop her from painting, but inspired her art instead. Kahlo’s life story resonated with the brand because of the time we are living in and the challenges we are going through collectively due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
In this way “Xochitl” [S-oh-cheel] was born, a celebration of resilience.
Xochitl means flower and it is the Aztec name that Frida used to call herself with.
Creative direction, styling and garments: Nicole Quadrio Studio
Art Direction, Photography and set design ideas: Eliška SKY
Models: Anesu Noelle Mande and Shaunagh Rose
Make up artist: Olivia Rose MUA
Styling assistant: Salma Binta
Photography assistant: Natalie Nikole
Set assistant: Anna Formela
Production Company, director of photography and editor of the film: KHFilms
Special thanks to Ganor Dominic, Justine Garner, Violet Black Jewellery
Soundtrack: "Puit D'Amor"
Written by Steve Bronski, Lawrence Cole, Jimmy Somerville
Published by Warner Chappell Production Music And BMG
Performed by Bronski Beat
Recording Courtesy of London Music Stream
Shot at the Bow Bunker
