For Autumn/Winter 2024, Filippa K clocks in, exploring the archetypally unremarkable office space — and the people who breathe life into it.

Published by Swedish photographer Lars Tunbjörk in 2002, Office features a series of images captured in the 1990s that document workplaces in New York, Tokyo and Stockholm. When encountering these images for the first time, Filippa K Creative Director Liisa Kessler was struck by the intense yet subtle beauty hidden within otherwise ordinary or familiar surroundings.

Autumn/Winter 2024 nods to the two eras captured in Tunbjörk’s book — many of the spaces he photographed during the 90s for Office were designed in the 80s. The collection is inspired by this aesthetic transition between the decades as well as by uncovering elements of surprise found in every living office environment.

“I was thinking a lot about the spirit and energy that the Filippa K woman and man infuse a corporate setting with — one that could often be perceived as restrictive,” says Kessler. “For this collection, I wanted to interpret that typical Filippa K effortlessness, softness and comfort, into a collection inspired by Lars Tunbjörk’s business environments. For me, in the end, it always comes back to exploring a sense of freedom.”

This manifests in a mix of melange structures, inspired by typical office textures like carpets or room dividers, that sit alongside business-like chalk stripes, hairy and soft qualities, and super glossy fabrics — evoking shiny office surfaces under the glint of fluorescent lighting. Monochrome silhouettes, composed of different shades of burgundy or dark taupe, also draw from the photographer’s work.

The suit naturally takes a central role in the collection. Softly tailored shoulder constructions evoke the late 80s, while emphasising freedom of movement — another hallmark of Filippa K. This features alongside a more classic 90s style, cut in a relaxed-straight fit. Throughout, there is a focus on silhouettes that are oversized yet relaxed, which is mirrored in this season’s outerwear, where tailored wool coats, complete with raglan sleeve construction, appear alongside a double breasted coat in a wool fabric derived entirely from textile waste.

Poplin shirting, meanwhile, takes on a seasonal business stripe motif, while softly draped off-the-shoulder tops delve into the house’s intimate, sensual feeling. In addition, knitwear ranges from soft fluffy knits to bi-colour melange rib structures, as well as the introduction of Filippa K’s new Fiber Traceability Initiative* in collaboration with Axfoundation, which allows the wearer to track a garment’s journey from farm to finished product via a QR code. Knitted cardigans created with soft shirt-like collars offer a gentle styling alternative to the classic suit and shirt.

As in previous collections, AW24 continues to draw connections between the brand’s early days and its present, by delving into the archive to create updated denim and jersey styles. For denim, this translates to the use of the signature denim button detailing, as well as new stretch fits and washes, including a wide-leg silhouette in a seasonal interpretation of an 80s marble wash. Jersey, meanwhile, takes from archival 90s polo shirts, creating items such as a jersey dress, which features a soft belt that grazes the hip.

As ever, the collection offers a sense of functionality, in which one can effortlessly transition between different environments. Satin midi-length skirts combined with delicate merino wool tops, allow the wearer to seamlessly flow from office to evening. Dresses are imbued with a roomy yet intimate feeling that draws from Filippa K’s unique sensuality as seen in a midi-length dress that is cut generously, with a dropped waist and deep neckline that falls into a loosely tied knot, touching on classic 80s fluid drapes. There is also a continued focus on oversized, relaxed silhouettes, with a navy double-breasted tuxedo for men.

A range of footwear and accessories completes the collection and further emphasises a playful approach. The new 93 Monogram Bag takes inspiration from a classic briefcase in its detailing and bears a monogram closure. Metal framed sunglasses also feature in two lens colourways — Filippa K’s signature ice blue and a classic dark brown. Men’s footwear includes a novel take on a classic penny loafer, while womenswear sees a business loafer executed with matelassé monogram detailing. There are three additional women’s footwear styles: a high boot, a pair of Mary Jane pumps, and a patent leather sandal with a soft indulgent shearling lining.