EDITION ONE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
BY SHARON GRAUBARD & NICOLE FISCHELIS
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The tailoring revolution continues this season, refreshed for Spring in appealing prints. Peter Do debuted his first collection for Helmut Lang with a slim-legged pantsuit emblazoned with a New York taxicab motif. Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour experimented with A.I. for her collaged plaid-meets-floral prints. Prints enlivened pantsuits at Kobi Halperin with a gorgeous aqua-to-green flora and Terry Singh cut his signature skirt suit from a lustrous floral brocade. Ralph Lauren spun floral denim into a natty ensemble that consisted of a fitted blazer over luxurious devoré velvet jeans.
HELLO SUNSHINE
Yellow has been edging into fashion lately, but this spring the sunny color comes into its own with head-to-toe monochrome looks. Kobi Halperin used a golden olive oil color for an easy pantsuit with a slightly 70s feel, while Aaron Potts at A. Potts cut saffron cotton into a workwear-influenced ensemble. Stuart Vevers at Coach layered a yellow see-through lace sheath over black leather undies for a sweet yet tough combo. Prabal Gurung constructed a flowing dress out of rectangles of pleated lemon-hued linen, and Peter Do at Helmut Lang went effortless in an egg-yolk colored jersey pullover layered over a matching silk slip.
OUT FROM UNDER
The penchant for wearing corsets and bras on the outside gains momentum for next spring, perhaps a result of the body positive movement and the pandemic-era craze for shapewear. Ralph Lauren‘s corset takes its cue from a menswear waistcoat with its covered button front and pointy hem detail. Prabal Gurung used pleated linen for an architectural bustier with a modern peplum effect. Christian Siriano incorporated a ribbon-laced corset into a black satin blazer and Collina Strada showed a delicate mashup of bralette, corset, chiffon panels, and lingerie hooks. Kobi Halperin and Svitlana Bevza of Bevza both showed bralettes coordinated with matching separates. Bevza‘s had a graphic, minimalist quality, true to the Ukrainian designer’s label.
WORKWEAR REINVENTED
WORKWEAR REINVENTED
True workwear has been a touchpoint for several seasons, an important reference that encompasses the uniforms of essential workers, the interest in long-lasting practical clothes, upcycled dead-stock fabrics, and other current concerns. Stuart Vevers at Coach showed a sturdy overall in a subtly aged khaki, while A. Potts lightened his workwear silhouettes with airy shirting. Terry Singh, a master of tailoring, went casual with a cropped chore jacket over an apron-layered skirt. Siying Qu and Haoran Li of Private Policy used recyclable polyester for a chore jacket-and-shorts set in a soft over-scale plaid that seemed airbrushed or spray-painted. Clara Son ornamented her uniform-like set with little dangling chains, underlining the authentic utility influence.
ONES TO WATCH
By Gary Wassner
A. Potts is a breath of fresh air, both the designer and the clothing. The unisex collection seamlessly blends modernity with timeless appeal, catering to all genders, sizes, and ages. Easy, flowing fabrics drape the body luxuriously. Each piece exudes versatility, making it a staple in any wardrobe.
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