Latin America

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler are approaching a new field of femininity. Their SS16 was like a quick vacation to South America – the heat of flamenco was unbearable, but appealing. The textiles were more light, which is a contrast to their last-season heavy wools and metal detailing; the attitude changed towards the Proenza woman, who is much more sensual and on-going. Exposed-shoulder-dresses and Cuban heeled pumps are the ultimate hits from the collection – just like the 70’s inspired, plexi earrings. However, the collection lacked a bit of fantasy, even though the designers had their dresses made by Parisian couturiers. It wasn’t a bad collection, but surely not the best one from Proenza Schouler boys.

Celine AW15

After Phoebe Philo, the creative director of Celine mused about her inspirations behind AW15 collection, one thing became a statement – latinos are in fashion. And Philo addressed them with a collection that, by her own way, was a very Latin American. “The blood is hotter,” she said. “The approach is more dramatic.” The warm colours, frivolous dresses (they are perfect for dancing) and the new feminine attitude were certainly helped by Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso whose tune was on the soundtrack, and the venue that had the flavor of Argentinian streets, with wood-grain pillars and terra-cotta tiles. And the trend continues. Resort 2016 is on, and three major New York-based labels trigger their collections in a steamy-hot atmosphere: Proenza Schouler‘s designers, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, present a suntanned presentation of shoulder exposing dresses which appeared in Proenza boys heads when they had their vacations in Cuba; Altuzarra is all about Panama and the country’s traditional beading techniques; Rachel Comey brings on the noise of Kingston, Jamaica, with her vibrant look-book in which the models dance in her clothes. To make you feel the vibe of Latin America in even more effective way, here is the Vogue Italia editorial from 1989 starring Linda Evangelista, shot in Cuba. Caliente!