The Art of Luxury Issue 42 2020 | Page 40

FASHION JENNY SCHWARZ Fashion designer Jenny Schwarz is the creator of bespoke menswear Inspired by Schneider’s rugged yet elegant style, Jenny’s collection label Jenny Schwarz, an alpine- infused collection influenced by her combines nature’s architecture and raw materials with modern cuts great-grandfather and 1930s Bavaria, Germany. and intricate panelling. Her clothing is designed for the “creative man who seeks individuality.” Jenny’s great-grandfather, Johann Schneider (nicknamed ‘the gentlemen daredevil’), ran a successful menswear atelier. By trade, Speaking further about her collection, Jenny stated: “The dichotomy he was a tailor, and for pleasure, an adventurer who spent his time between the two facets of my great grandfather’s personality is what riding his horse down the Alps. drives the creative force behind the line. I choose fabrics that bridge the gap between the function and form, providing a dual purpose and crossing the boundaries of usage.” 40 The Art of Luxury Issue 42 2019