The Bauhaus Series
"Everything starts from a dot."
• Wassily Kandinsky
Wolvis’s Bauhaus series brings these timeless design principles into contemporary fashion, creating pieces that are both beautiful and functional, just like the Bauhaus ethos.
Clean lines & primary colours
Bauhaus, the revolutionary German art and design school from the early 20th century, is famed for its bold typography, geometric shapes, and minimalist aesthetic. The school’s iconic posters, with their clean lines and striking use of primary colours, revolutionised graphic design and architecture.
This legacy is vividly captured in the Wolvis Winter ‘24 collection. Our knits honour the Bauhaus spirit, reflecting its patterns of half-spheres, concentric circles, bright colours, and clean lines. We are particularly inspired by Bauhaus’s integration of art and functionality.
Honoring the Women Who Defined Textile Design
Moreover, influential Bauhaus textile designers like Anni Albers inspire our work. Their innovative designs, combining traditional craftsmanship with modernist principles, resonate deeply with our design philosophy. Therefore, all pieces are named after inspiring female Bauhaus textile designers.
• Anni Albers redefined weaving, transforming it into a respected form of modern art. Her innovative use of materials and abstract designs made her one of the most celebrated textile artists of the 20th century.
• Gunta Stölzl, as the head of the Bauhaus weaving workshop, championed the integration of craft and industrial design, creating textiles that were both functional and visually compelling.
• Otti Berger was known for her groundbreaking experiments with patterns and fabric construction, often merging traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.
• Lena Meyer-Bergner explored the intersection of art and industry, crafting textiles that reflected the Bauhaus ideals of simplicity and utility.
• Marli Ehrmann brought her deep understanding of color theory to her textiles, producing works that were as harmonious as they were practical.
• Benita Koch-Otte experimented with new materials and techniques, contributing to the
Bauhaus’s legacy of pushing boundaries while remaining grounded in craftsmanship.These women, through their ingenuity and dedication, not only helped shape the Bauhaus but also redefined the possibilities of textile design, inspiring generations to come.
