Reese Cooper Takes “Two Steps Forward”

March 03, 2022

Los Angeles-based designer Reese Cooper has brought forth a unique vision in his elevated interpretation of wardrobe staples with his Autumn/Winter 2022 collection, titled "Two Steps Forward." Cooper unveiled this season’s designs through a 12-hour Instagram live lookbook, a new format for the designer, who had initially planned to present during Paris Fashion Week. Despite the change of plans, the presentation fittingly represented what Cooper captures so well in his collections, a sense of effortless refinement that goes beyond the traditional molds for even the most ordinary-seeming pieces.

While a birds-eye view of the collection imposes a feeling of simple and curated designs, fine-tuned details reveal a different truth. Cooper’s design character shines through with little discoveries like screen-printed plaid and herringbone patterns drawn by himself or matching trouser-jacket pairings crafted from technical ripstop fabrics. The collections notes explain that “Everything is just a little bit different than it seems. Traditional menswear is more mature and effortlessly unisex.” Cooper captures these subtleties well and appeals to a wearer with an appreciation for methodical details.

Text by Deren Owji
Photos courtesy of Reese Cooper

View a selection of looks from Reese Cooper's AW22 collection below.

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