Creative director Danielle Sherman went to Cap Spartel in Morocco for Christmas, immersing herself in the culture and people of the region on a trip that took five months to plan.
“What we wanted to do was fuse Europe and North Africa — both traditional and artisanal concepts — and then mix it up in a nontraditional way,” she said during a preview of her beautiful, eclectic fall collection.
That meant juxtaposing traditional English peacoats, men’s wear silhouettes (tuxedos, suiting) and fabrics like glen plaid with Moroccan brocades custom-made for the brand by artisans in Fes, leaving the seams raw to turn classic tailoring on its head.
Circular buttons and embellishments added a subtle Mod effect to coats, knits and the outseams of leather and Lurex trousers, as did a series of color-blocked minidresses in patched leather and suede.
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Other dresses were treated with handwoven tapestry and mosaic prints, some with lace overlays and fringe that swayed as the models walked.
Footwear, which the brand introduced for pre-fall, came in a few varying styles, including low-heeled thigh-high boots that mimicked a second skin, finishing off the looks with both sex appeal and polish.