Fashion Week: Jeremy Laing

Wow. I will admit that I did not know of Jeremy Laing before I went to his show this morning. But then, that's why I am here, no? I was in love right away. With a  similar aesthetic to Zero, Elise Overland, and A Detacher, Laing delved into shapes and cuts with layers of billowing draping. Most of his work involved solid fabrics, except for a boldly colored plaid-like print at the end of the show (which was in beautiful jewel tones, my fave).

Details included draw strings at the back bottom edges of his tops and skirts, accordian cut leather belts, and occasional small rectangles of subtle beading.

I loved his layering methods which included chiffons and woven fabrics that had texture added by cutting out pieces in a  grid. His coats often had open backs, loosely held together by a lone button, and his dresses had uniquely twisted and layered racerbacks.  His color choices remained mainly in the neutrals and black and white to keep the emphasis on the tailoring and draping. The black and white fitted dress with a black chiffon overlay (pictured above) took my breath away. I am a fan now, and I have noted the PR company into my iPhone so I can borrow pieces for photoshoots as soon as they are available. Yummy!!