Diva Out! Conner Ives SS27

Conner Ives left London and returned to New York. Instead of the Savoy, he took his guests to the legendary Grill – one of those fabulous institutions that serves overpriced meh food in a space that makes the experience worth every dollar. As expected from Ives’ flamboyant approach to eveningwear and chic in general, there was nothing uptight about this collection.

The dolls in their vintage fur-trimmed robes and satin gowns in watercolour prints went out for the night, cheeky and all smiles, with their JFK Jr.-ish plus-ones. RHONY’s O.G. alum, Countess Luann, repeats like a mantra: life’s a cabaret. Let the diva out! READ MY FULL NYFW REPORT HERE.

ED’s SELECTION:


CONNER IVES Ruffled Shirred Floral-print Silk-satin Top



CONNER IVES Crystal-embellished Recycled Stretch-jersey Maxi Dress



CONNER IVES Embellished Printed Cotton-jersey T-shirt



CONNER IVES Crystal-embellished Recycled Jersey Mini Dress



CONNER IVES Two-tone Jacquard-knit Mini Skirt

Funny Girl. Altuzarra SS27

In some ways, this Altuzarra collection depended on too many Prada-isms filtered through Tory Burch, but I’m happy to see Joseph Altuzarra leaving behind the over-intellectual, good-taste comfort zone he’s been stuck in lately. READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE.

ED’s SELECTION:


Altuzarra Linnie Printed Silk Maxi Skirt



Altuzarra Coleman Intarsia-knitted Wool Sweater



Altuzarra Fishnet Printed Silk-twill Scarf



Altuzarra Siggi Printed Cotton-blend Blouse



Altuzarra Mills Suede Straight-leg Pants



Altuzarra Drina Stretch-velvet Midi Dress

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Not Enough. Calvin Klein Collection SS27

The struggle of Calvin Klein Collection continues. Yes, this was Veronica Leoni’s best work to date, but it’s not enough. The collection might work at Jil Sander – especially the T-shirt and maxi tulip skirt, very Raf Simons for Jil Spring 2011 – but it doesn’t convince me that it’s either Calvin or essential. READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE.

ED’s SELECTION:


Calvin Klein Collection Suede Scarf



Calvin Klein Collection Bri Leather Pumps



Calvin Klein Collection Gemma Cotton Straight-leg Pants



Calvin Klein Collection Lynette Wool-denim Jacket



Calvin Klein Collection Gathered Duchesse Satin Maxi Skirt

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Core Values. Khaite SS27

Cate Holstein’s Khaite is one of the most powerful female-led businesses in town. Her boutiques in New York remind you that she’s really great at leather, denim, and footwear. Sometimes, the designer herself seems to forget that and stages fashion shows that feel just so dark and distanced. Last season, I wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to say. But the spring-summer 2027 collection had bright moments, especially when Holstein returned to her core. READ THE FULL TEXT HERE.

ED’s SELECTION:


KHAITE Andee Crinkled-leather Ankle Boots



KHAITE Farley Straight-leg Jeans



KHAITE Franc Cropped Crepe Jacket



KHAITE Patri Wool Midi Skirt



KHAITE Cate Leather-trimmed Calf Hair Tote

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Dance! Eckhaus Latta SS27

At MoMA, I watched a group of dancers rehearsing their performance. It was insanely beautiful just to watch them move: so confident in their bodies, full of grace and passion. They were dressed minimally, as dancers tend to be, but in a way that felt almost naked and completely liberating. I thought to myself: this is so Eckhaus Latta.

So when Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta presented their spring-summer 2027 collection, I just knew those MoMA dancers would look sublime in these clothes. Like no one else in New York, the designers make unfussy garments that are intelligent, perfectly made, and deeply body-loving. You simply can’t look unflattering in an Eckhaus Latta dress or knitted top.

Their new-season dresses– with an emphasis on never-vulgar sheerness and cloudlike, weightless shifts – made you want to dance, as did a stunningly simple white peplum top. A white T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans? Revolutionary, actually. All I want to wear this month.

The brand has just wrapped up a successful Mango collaboration, which impressed with its quality; now, they’re premiering their J.Crew collection, all about dissecting the codes of preppiness, the Eckhaus Latta way. Oversaturation? Not really. Both collaborations make tremendous sense and seem to declare one thing: people want Eckhaus Latta.

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