MEET NAMI, the new fashion brand inspired by Scottish family heritage, was founded by Philippine Namy just last year.
Drawing inspiration from her family home in Scotland and her grandfather’s wardrobe, the brand offers a modern take on womenswear that focuses on quality materials and refined cuts, while nodding to tradition. On the silhouette, Philippine says, “Our shapes are inspired by my grandfather’s closet, so rather manly and oversized; each season we add a narrative.”
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An emerging label, NAMI focuses on artisanal craftsmanship, notably its hand-made Mackintosh jackets. Its aesthetic offers chic comfort, think second-skin layers and fine knits crafted from silk and cashmere.
In further homage to its locale, Namy incorporates elements of Scottish mythology, and for SS25, she’s drawn inspiration from the St. Andrews Golf Course, so, there are oversized pinstripe trousers and shirts in the line.
Philippine continues, “We’ve also added a polo to our second skin for this season, and these contrast with our tailoring, as well as the mini bomber jacket, which modernises the silhouette and makes it bold.” There are pieces for high summer too, in the form of old-school men’s sleepwear that is roomy and offers a décolleté.
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On materiality: “We pick carefully luxurious material from natural sources,” shares Namy. “Our stripe suit pants are made in Italian virgin wool, others in a refined blend of silk and virgin wool, assuring structure and lightness. Our shirts follow the same rules, and our second skin tops are crafted in a very thin blend of silk and cashmere, they are close to the body and made to embrace your shapes. For summery pieces, they’re crafted in light cotton poplin and silk crepe from dead stock.”
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As for the following season, Namy is already thinking about the uniforms and traditions of lighthouse keepers, which will be central to that collection.
On the SS25 imagery, Philippine collaborated with Julien Fiallico on artistic direction and French photographer Robin Fialiègue.
by Felicity Carter
NAMI is available to shop online at namiofficiel.com and will be available at Le Bon Marché Rive fiauche at the end of the month.