How Hilma af Klint’s abstract art inspired Shivan & Narresh’s Springlie collection

The designers reinterpret the Swedish artist’s symbolic forms and colour energy through contemporary resortwear silhouettes

For designers Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja of Shivan & Narresh, resortwear has long been positioned as more than holiday dressing. Since launching their label in 2010, the duo has framed the category as clothing shaped by travel, leisure and celebration — garments designed to move easily between settings.

Apparel from the Springlie collection | Photo Credit: Babari Sat

Their latest collection, Springlie, continues that exploration while drawing from the abstract visual language of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint, whose work is recognised for symbolic motifs, fluid geometry and bold colour compositions.

In translating these ideas into fashion, the designers were less interested in direct visual references than in the philosophical undercurrents of the artist’s work. “The visions of Hilma af Klint feel remarkably contemporary despite being created over a century ago,” says Shivan. “What drew us most was her ability to merge spirituality with abstraction, creating a visual language that explores energy and balance.”

Apparel from the Springlie collection | Photo Credit: Babari Sat

Reinterpreting spring