Zang Toi S/S16

Photos by Matthew Passiglia

Zang Toi’s S/S16 collection was a dreamy blend of elegance and relaxed sophistication.  The Splendor of Santorini opened with a show stopping hand-beaded crystal necklace paired with a cotton blazer and high waisted trousers.  The following ten looks featured a pristine white and platinum color palette in handloomed knits, leather trimmed skirts and swiss eyelet lace tunics before transitioning into a sea of ocean blues and greens.

One of Toi’s strengths I most appreciate is his ability to embellish in just the right places.  Nothing is ever overly constructed or accented.  His blue woven silk strapless gown with green crystal train is the perfect example.  Rather than cascade the crystals down the length of the train, he chose to end them at tea length, drawing the eye even closer to his masterful hand work.  The result is abject sophistication rather than a gown you’d find in a Miss America pageant.  His handloomed knit dress with geometric halter neckline shimmers like a lagoon in the Mediterranean Sea.  Toi closed the collection with a bridal look, a popular choice among many designers for spring, featuring swiss eyelet lace, a train of white chiffon ruffles and a crown of white lilies.