The versatile range – spanning leather handbags, shell clutches and necklaces – is punctuated by chiseled contours, geometric structures and sharp contrasts in color, texture and pattern. Nathalie's designs draw heavily from nature’s complex forms and the ever-unfolding possibilities within it. More specifically, the cutting-edge pieces are a result of a creative outpouring triggered by Albertus S
eba’s book of illustrations, Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. In rather serendipitous fashion, Nathalie came across the publication for the first time – in New York – two years ago while in pursuit of inspiration. Considered one of the 18th century’s greatest natural history achievements, the book features images of a slew of animals and plants drawn by illustrators. It was precisely the section showcasing a plethora of insects – and the intricate kaleidoscope of colors on their carcasses – that served as an underlying theme for Trad’s first collection, setting it starkly apart and giving it a truly contemporary edge. This, compounded with her ability to transcend the limits of design, offers us a marriage of seeming incompatibles – a line of unique and dramatic statement pieces that caters to the modern woman of today.
