Ilja is different and bold- she’s someone who injects a sizeable amount of freshness and avant garde into her work while doing it with a sense of carefully-thought through idea. Her latest SS16 collection is named Assimila and it is inspired by the different states and functions the skin can be in.

The dresses focus on bold silhouettes that “interact with the environment.” Some of the garments, thanks to Ilja‘s collaboration with Marina Toeters, included lit up elements under the fabric to further emphasise on the process of skin’s reaction to its environment and emotions. Overall, Assimila is a celebration of a contemporary woman and her femininity. A genuinely interesting concept delivered in a great package.