Yesterday, Austrian fashion designer Florentina Leitner, based in Antwerp, presented her spring/summer 2024 collection “Picnic at Hanging Rock” at this year's Paris Fashion Week.

Timberland acted as an official partner of Florentina's fashion show.

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On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the original Timberland Premium 6-inch boot, Florentina Leitner, with her playful summer collection full of femininity and elegance, presented unique boots, boat shoes and platform flip flops with floral design details, which she presented as unique items for the first time during her show.

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With a 50-year history of craftsmanship, innovation and cultural attachment, Timberland is the perfect addition to Florentina's “Picnic at Hanging Rock” adventure.

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Florentina's playful summer collection with floral elements and pouf details goes hand in hand with Timberland's ambition to unleash her own superpower with progressive silhouettes and make a bold statement.

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Inspired by the 1975 film “Picnic at Hanging Rock”, Leitner's SS24 collection focuses heavily on print and textiles.

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The collection features delicate lace fabrics mixed with rocky and edgy vegan leather pieces that clash with bright shades of red and soft pastel shades.

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These design elements are also reflected in the Timberland Footwear Show styles.

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Together with Timberland, she is completely redefining the limits of innovation and style at Paris Fashion Week.

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“Picnic at Hanging Rock” is an Australian film from 1975 directed by Peter Weir. Based on the 1967 novel of the same name by Joan Lindsay, the film captures the mysterious disappearance of several schoolgirls and their teacher during a trip on Valentine's Day in 1900 to Hanging Rock, a true geological landmark in Victoria, Australia.

What makes this film stand out in particular is not only the unsolved mystery of the plot, but also its unique style and mood.

Weir's direction places a particular focus on the atmospheric portrayal of the Australian wilderness, which is both beautiful and threatening, which is emphasized by the careful camera work and the haunting soundtrack.

The narrative uncertainty and the lack of clear conclusion leave viewers baffled and fascinated, which contributes to the fact that “Picnic at Hanging Rock” is often regarded as one of the early contributions to Australian New Film.

The subtle interplay with themes such as sexuality, repression, nature versus culture, and the contrast between civilized Edwardian society and the wild Australian countryside make this film an outstanding example of 1970s cinema.

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Photos via Timberland