The simplicity of Zaid Affas’ futuristic tailoring puts the focus on the beauty of the European and Japanese fabrics he uses. Los Angeles-based Affas sculpts materials that include coated linen and Japanese paper fabric into items such as long, sleeveless tuxedo jackets, oversize trenchcoats and cowl-necked gowns. The softness of this, his second collection, will likely boost the wearability — and thus commercial appeal — of his impeccable designs.