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"After recent events of the disaster in Japan, I became preoccupied with the thought of how people would recover after having gone through so much devastation and destruction." - Kimberly Ovitz

Inspired by the idea of contrasts - destruction vs. construction, man vs. nature, impermanence vs. permanence, disaster vs. relief - Kimberly Ovitz discovered the work of Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, hired previously by the Japanese government to assist in the relief efforts by building temporary housing out of transient materials such as paper, cardboard, and bamboo.

"Shigeru Ban creates no division line between indoor and outdoor space in his architecture.  His efforts to help aid during devastating times moved me as well as being further inspired by the intention, concepts, and materials implemented in his work."

The Kimberly Ovitz Spring/Summer 2012 Collection harnesses these ideals.  Fabrics include blends of raw materials such as Japanese paper and cotton contrasted with seemingly natural synthetics.  The color palette is a juxtaposition of fresh whites and muslins with rich tones of ferrous and rusted exterior walls that reflect consequences of industrial activity gone wrong and decaying surfaces, revealing an unexpected beauty in man vs. nature.

The Spring/Summer 2012 Collection keeps with the brand philosophy by combing timeless minimalism with modern edge and intellectual sex appeal.