Photos by Matthew Passiglia
New York Fashion Week was very busy for Leanne Marshall. The winner of Project Runway Season 5 showed not once, but twice – at Lincoln Center and as part of Fashion Gallery New York Fashion Week. I had the pleasure of catching her ready-to-wear presentation at the latter, which featured pops of orange and lavender amid a sea of elegantly draped black gowns.
Known for her bridal line, Marshall utilizes an ethereal approach to design, which often translates into diaphanous garments with beautiful fluidity – she is an expert at creating clothing that knows how to move. I found myself picturing her models walking down the runway in slow motion. From capes to high waisted trousers, her pieces celebrate femininity and I love that she chose to use bold colors and plaid in this special presentation. It was a wonderful compliment to her A/W15 collection at Lincoln Center, inspired by the film L’histoire d’Adèle H. To view her Mercedes Benz Fashion Week presentation, click here.