In Spring of 2021, we were about a year into the pandemic and Covid was still at its height. Instead of dwelling on the challenges, Oiselle was committed to taking a pragmatically optimistic approach on the year, and we sought to turn the lemons we did have in our fruit bowl into refreshing lemonade. Thus, the theme for Spring '21 emerged: Making Lemonade.
This was one of my first projects at Oiselle, and I quickly learned how to bring an idea from conception to execution.
To evoke a feeling of lightness, joy, and optimism, we chose to shoot some of the apparel on vibrant backdrops. I also brought in citrus fruits as props to subtly nod to the season's theme.
As society transitioned into a "new normal", peoples' need for connection became more apparent than ever. Oiselle's theme for Fall 2021 was A New Day of Togetherness. In this season, we vowed to "move through the world a bit grittier, bolder, stronger... together, as community."
This lookbook featured images from two different photoshoots—one in-studio and one on-location shoot. I chose to add in photos from a track meet we organized to add a more human, gritty feel to the catalog and bring in photos that really captured that feel of togetherness.
I also added in a serif font to the season's brand guide that can be used closely with our primary san serif font to metaphorically represent a diverse community of peoples existing and thriving together.