Katrin Schnabl’s elegant, often surprising pieces evoke a familiar yet unconventional feeling. Engaged with dance, Schnabl trained and performed as a modern dancer and designed for dancers and performers. This experience continues to inform her focus on the dynamic human body, but she also understands how clothing can arouse the imagination of those who are captivated when they see her work. Her adventurous designs naturally connect fluid, sculptural forms as she carefully observes the body moving through light and space.

As they become enduring classics in their own right, her dresses and separates often appear quite simple at first glance. Thoughtful, frequently intriguing construction and refined materials yield poised, versatile pieces that enhance a wide range of body types. Inventive draping and fastening methods are symbiotic with her enigmatic cuts and construction. Schnabl’s pieces challenge the wearer to immerse herself in finding new ways to integrate separates into her existing wardrobe as well as her lifestyle.