Oh and the peacock feathered suit was killer. See it, and our other favorite looks from backstage at the presentation, below.
It's all about the shapes - bottoms are shortened, the bags elongated, and the jackets tightened. The new season by the Spanish luxury brand not only exposes the body but also elevates and stresses the silhouette with an ingenious technique of draping waxed cotton, enamel, leather, and velvet onto the models.
Already seen last season, the deflated balloon theme made a resurgence again - instead of deflated balloon boobs, we got deflated balloon ruffle heels. The same goes for the smirking lip dress which has been replaced with a gigantic anthurium flower at bust height. Loewe strikes once again with a pinch of avant-garde, sculptural design, and subtle erotic tension.
By way of an exclusive New York Fashion Week event, which later featured an intimate private performance by ‘Mr Wrangler’ himself, Bridges and the Wrangler team behind the project talked those in attendance through the process — from the early discussions in Ft. Worth, Texas and how the collaboration came about, down to the intricate personal touches that Bridges instilled on the line.
No creative stone was left unturned as they ensured that every inch of the garments was carefully considered. A monogram composed of Leon Bridges’ initials is featured throughout, appearing on an embroidered sleeve monogram and printed pocketing. Bridges steered away from the traditional silver finishes and instead opted for matte gold ‘LB’ embossed hardware to compliment his style.
Despite their 75-year history and a refusal to stray from their heritage, Wrangler is by no means stuck in the past. Alongside the denim staples like men’s and women’s jeans, shirts, jackets, and skirts, an NFT of Bridges' digitally animated dance moves was unveiled and sold via online auction.
You can check out the collection in full here.
Inspired by "traveling without moving", Long's draws on a global experience in the designs that transport the wearer from the tropics to a concert in the city to the tundra. There's truly a look for everyone here, and we're all eager to mix and match our way along.
