ADAM SELMAN
FALL 2017
For Fall 2017 New York womenswear designer Adam Selman juxtaposed western-themed denim to Studio 54 disco lame´
FALL 2017
For Fall 2017 New York womenswear designer Adam Selman juxtaposed western-themed denim to Studio 54 disco lame´
Michelle Smith does it again for Fall/Winter 2016. Her latest collection features all the elements of the classic Milly woman
Peter Som, the modern American sportswear designer, showed his Pop Art inspired Spring/Summer 2015 collection at Milk Studios in New York City. Som has always stayed true to his chic and timeless looks. And this season was no different. Both the rose print and the graphic floral print he used were a decided nod to Andy Warhol’s flowers and printing techniques. Indeed, there were so many elements to this collection. The bold, oversized horizontal stripes proved quite striking and dramatic. We saw an abundance of white tailored men’s shirts, our favorite being a long dramatic shirt dress, as well as aprons, rubber macs, and gold lame. An a-line top with flower appliques worn with a long, full black skirt was very reminiscent of vintage Paris couture. And, although the elements were varied, the outcome was a very refreshing, appealing and elegant collection. Photography ALEXANDER THOMPSON.
French designer Sophie Theallet debuted her Spring/Summer 2015 collection at Milk Studios in New York. Theallet was inspired by her Jamaican vacation, and the collection was everything that is chic and gorgeous. Rasta colors were abundant everywhere and the vivid, updated tropical prints are what any modern woman would want to wear at a beach resort, or anywhere for that matter. We were fondly and nostalgically reminded of the Westwood/McClaren Pirates collection, with the squiggle print reference in her knits. Exquisite lace, amazing 80’s inspired color-blocked wavy wide leather belts, and sexy silhouettes were revealed. And the modern gowns she created are quite simply put, breathtaking. Theallet also debuted her first shoe collection, a stunning strappy collaboration with brilliant shoe designer Jean Michel Cazabat. The hair was kept minimal, slicked back as per vacation at the beach. This proved to be yet another successful collection for the very talented designer. Photography Alexander Thompson.
“Effortless French” was the name for Parisian fashion house Maison Kitsune’s Spring/Summer 2015 debut collection, presented at The Standard in New York City. Creative duo and founders Gildas Loaec & Masaya Kuroki gave us cute, classic basics which paid tribute to a playful Parisian Lifestyle. The label has been making quite the splash in the fashion world with their take on timeless fashions fused with street inspired style. Youthful, clean-cut styles were shown on both male and female models standing in front of large postcards of Paris, while Kitsune’s latest mix tape played to onlookers. We fancied the red 50’s style letterman jacket, striped t-shirts and the checkered suit. Also notable were the charming silver mini dress with black lace shirt, as well as the whimsical French icons (Eiffel Towers, croissants, etc.) printed dress and tees. Photography Alexander Thompson.
Designers Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra, the design duo behind New York label Costello Tagliapietra, sent sleek ladylike dresses down the runway for Spring/Summer 2015. Shown at Milk Studios in New York City, beautiful signature items included a chic 70’s inspired olive silk jumpsuit, as well as a floaty green jersey shouldered dress. An interesting ombre yellow patterned windbreaker fabric was used for select pieces, most notably a wrap dress with gold zippers on the arms. The duo really knows how to make a woman’s body look magnificent with their expert draping. We really appreciated the straight forwardness of the collection–a collection based on simple elegance without too much gimmick, in opposition to so many other collections this season. Photography Alexander Thompson.
Architecture was the key word for the Spring/Summer 2015 collection designed by Becca McCharen for the New York label Chromat. A former architect, the designer showed her powerful line at New York City’s Standard Hotel. The designs were all sexy, futuristic bondage with cage dresses, revealing bodysuits, gorgeous swimsuits and even face masks. The entire collection was stark black and white–very graphic, which was emphasized through her use of cut-outs. From close observation, the construction of the clothing looks beautifully crafted. This sci-fi vision was complimented by hair styling genius Chuck Amos, giving the Chromat models clean topknots and cornrows. We loved how she closed the show with her space-age “bride” in an all white cage dress and hat, just like the couture shows in Paris. It’s no wonder that pop stars like Beyonce, Madonna and Iggy Azalea all favor her high-tech creations. The future looks very bright for Chromat. Photography Alexander Thompson.
Public School design duo Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne’s runway show at New York Fashion Week was a very powerful debut. The talented pair won the Swarovski young men’s designer award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, as well as first place at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion fund. The Public School designers threw signature silhouettes on the runway including biker jackets, overcoats and denim in monochromatic colors. They brought a young freshness to menswear by fusing tailored garments with streetwear classics. The oversized floppy hats, capes and dominant use of the color black gave a somewhat edgy/dark feeling to the collection. Some of the men’s looks were blatantly priest like. The duo also debuted their womenswear collection, albeit very unisex. Public School is definitely top of the class. Photography Alexander Thompson.
For our latest women’s editorial, Ponyboy stylist Jules Wood dressed French 18 year old beauty Charlotte Blouet, from the R Agency in New York, in vintage Yves Saint Laurent.
YVES SAINT LAURENT. Born in 1936. Head designer at Christian Dior at 21. First French couturier to have a pret-a-porter line. Known for his iconic pieces such as the Mondrian color-blocked dress, safari jacket, and women’s tuxedo suit. His premiere Rive Gauche boutique opened in 1966 and actress Catherine Deneuve was his first customer. His muses included Loulou de la Falaise, Iman and Laetitia Casta. Saint Laurent became the first fashion designer to be honored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art with a solo exhibition while still alive. He died June 1st, 2008. His legacy and design house live on.