Roksanda & Other Stories Is The Latest High Street Collaboration To Bookmark For Wedding Season

Collaborations have become serious business on the high street. The A-list has signed up (M&S x Sienna Miller); as have design legends (Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch), while retailers have well and truly finessed the formula when it comes to cult products, limited-edition collections and a not-insignificant degree of hype to create the perfect storm for shoppers. A flurry are poised to drop - and there's one, in particular, that is definitely worth adding to your diary: Roksanda & Other Stories.

Roksanda Ilinčić has form when it comes to hit collabs on the high street after two seasons with Jigsaw. Now she's back, with a limited-edition collection that, according to the press release, explores 'art, architecture, and femininity', three of her strongest house codes that fans of her designs, no doubt, will be well-versed in. Speaking to Grazia, Ilinčić said she wants people to feel 'powerful, strong and undeniably feminine' when they're wearing the collection.

That won't be difficult by the looks of the just-released campaign images, showcasing a capsule that will clean up on this year's wedding-guest circuit, with a voluminous tiered skirt the colour of a sunflower, a plum slip dress with one ribboned shoulder and the kind of elegant yet easy tailoring that will smarten up your office attire in two seconds. It's the designer's elevated take on the chicest type of daytime dressing. 'I wanted to capture the lightness and nostalgia of late summer sunsets, lazy mornings, and the beauty of endless summer days,' explains Ilinčić, who was particularly inspired by the sunsets in Montenegro. 'It is a place that has been part of my life for many years, and the quiet beauty of the sunsets there is deeply special to me.'

As already mentioned, this is not the first time she's collaborated with a high street retailer. What does she get out of the experience? 'It is a privilege and rewarding to connect with women beyond my usual sphere, and by creating this collection with & Other Stories, I am able to offer something personal and considered, yet accessible to women all over the world,' she explains.

Her favourite pieces include the tomato red dress featuring tiered ruffles. 'Its vibrancy, impact, and my love for architectural lines are perfectly embodied in this design,' she says, as well as the two-piece. 'I also hold a deep appreciation for the subtle power of the cream suit, which beautifully balances masculine tailoring with feminine elegance.'

Ultimately, these are clothes that will make you feel good from the inside out, as well as like a walking artwork. 'I often approach dress designs as sculptures viewing them as pieces to be appreciated from all angles; offering ‘protection’.'

When Is Roksanda & Other Stories Launching?

There's still a short wait for Roksanda & Other Stories, which launches online and in selected stores on 15 May. Diarise to avoid disappointment!

See: The Roksanda & Other Stories Collection

Natalie Hammond is senior fashion news editor at Grazia. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).