The Spring 2024 collection is inspired by Felice Lizzi Rix-Ueno, a textile and craft designer who in the early 20th century established herself as one of the most remarkable artists of the Wiener Werkstätte [Vienna Workshop] with her design poetry.

Viennese Modernism was defined as a search for reduction and rationality. And then Lizzi came along, bringing ornament, vibrancy, color, and curves. Her work emphasizes a concept of “Fantasie” [Fantasy], as she liked to call it. For her it meant demonstrating imagination to achieve originality.

In March 2023, the designer first saw Lizzi’s work and was amazed by her passion to create a visual language of her own. Strong color contrasts let her art shine to this very day, most fabulously in her blossoms and birds. Her whimsical ideas made the universal personal.

Lizzi was convinced that only inner creativity will lead to one’s identity, truly believing in the expressive possibilities of craft. Craft as an momentum – an idea that also guides Albert Kriemler in his work and in designing this Spring collection; woven into hand-embroidered poppies, tassels transformed into sleek fringe, and airy organza in suits and coats.

With this collection Akris celebrates the infinite imagination of “Fantasie.” A dedication to Lizzi – and all women who amaze. Come to Lizzi Land!