i still think back fondly of the very first time i interviewed lenny leleu – right after she graduated from the antwerp academy – when we bonded over our shared passion for the states. i’ve been following her ever since, and i thoroughly admire not only her qualities as a superb designer, but also her perseverance, aim and dedication to making it in her own way.

lenny doesn’t do compromises, as you can see from her gorgeous new collection above. it’s my favorite by her so far, but only because she just keeps getting better and better. i’m sure that in a few years time, she’ll be right where she has always wanted to be, and i’ll be even more freaking damn proud of knowing her.

all photos via lenny leleu