COCO CAPITÁN
Capitán was born in Seville, Spain and is currently based in London, England. Known for her acutely intimate and emotive portraits, her art practice straddles the fine art and commercial art worlds, and includes photography, painting, and prose. She has produced editorial and commercial collaborations with major fashion brands, and her work has appeared in numerous high-profile magazines.
COCO CAPITÁN X CHARLES & KEITH collection features androgynous and structured silhouettes that serve as a canvas for her art, while reflecting the sensibilities and understated elegance of CHARLES & KEITH’s design aesthetic.
INTRODUCING
COCO CAPITÁN X CHARLES & KEITH
CHARLES & KEITH has teamed up with renowned Spanish-born artist Coco Capitán to create an exclusive capsule collection. Exploring the emotional complexity of prose through fashion, the charming designs in this collection feature the artist’s handwritten signature script. This all-black capsule is designed as a conversation starter that invites all to ponder the quiet brilliance behind Capitán’s words.
SHOP THE COLLECTIONINSPIRING WORDS
Coco Capitán’s art is inspired by “overheard conversations, diary entries, and sudden waves of introspection”. Embroidered with the artist’s distinctive handwriting, the Double Handle Sculptural Tote Bag tells a hopeful tale of a solitary blue flower growing and blooming through concrete.
SHOP THE COLLECTIONBRIGHTER TIMES
Believing that “words can transcend cultures and give us a glimmer of hope for brighter times”, Coco Capitán’s work has an innocent, child-like quality that is charming and playful, yet unexpectedly profound. Decorated with stitched-on blue daisies — as well as the words, “Loves Me Blue, Love Me Blue Not.” — the Perline Penny Loafers take on a whimsical new life.
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WHEN ART AND FASHION
COME TOGETHER
Featuring androgynous and structured silhouettes, the Perline Chunky Penny Loafers and Perline Double Handle Sculptural Tote Bag serve as canvases for Coco Capitán’s art, while reflecting the sensibilities and understated elegance of CHARLES & KEITH’s design aesthetic. These pieces, paired with the artist’s poignant prose, are perfect collector’s items for art lovers and the fashion-forward crowd.
SHOP THE COLLECTIONArtist and CHARLES & KEITH global brand ambassador @vousmevoyez brightens up her edgy all-black summer outfit with the Perline embroidered chunky penny loafers and sculptural tote bag from our #CocoCapitanxCharlesKeith collection.
Based in Taiwan, digital content creator @mizfreckle has a inspiring sense of style. She makes an artistic statement with the Perline chunky penny loafers and sculptural tote bag from our #CocoCapitanxCharlesKeith collection — the androgynous and structured silhouettes of these pieces make them both versatile and outstanding.