Photos by Matthew Passiglia
One of my favorite shows at NYFW was Son Jung Wan’s S/S16 collection. Inspired by the natural beauty of Korea’s Jeju Island, the collection featured shimmering metallics in ocean blues and purple, soft champagnes and pristine white.
Ireland Baldwin opened the show in a beautifully draped sequins top and silver silk skirt. Next we saw asymmetrical folds and cutouts in tops, skirts and dresses that added some edge to an otherwise feminine collection. The small details were ingenious – I especially loved the large zippers that gave off a rainbow effect depending on which way they caught the light. Raw hemlines on the metallic pieces created a beautiful juxtaposition to the delicate fabric, and the retro styling of silver headbands and side swept ponytails took me back to the best of the 80s.
For Son Jung Wan’s final looks, she showed us a gorgeous combination of silk, leather and custom beadwork. Her strapless beaded jumper glimmered like a thousand crushed shells visible from even the deepest water. It’s keyhole cutout and leather trim were perfection. The woman I saw on the catwalk was feminine, mysterious and elegant and absolutely a woman I aspire to be.