Australian designer Dion Lee took an inventive twist at his Fall/Winter 2020 showcase at New York Fashion Week. Displaying iconic architectural silhouettes and strong metallic chains, the brand based in Sydney brought on a new and inspired twist to the streets of New York City.
Dion Lee’s brand is described to be “technical with an intelligent sensuality”, bringing unique forms of fashion to both men and women on the runway. For his Fall/Winter collection, Lee told Vogue:
“[it] started with this idea of incorporating jewelry elements into the clothes. I found this chain for myself that I have been wearing for the past year… [it informed the development of] a custom chain that moves between the jewelry, bags, shoes and into the clothes, used to gather fabric, to control pleating and to bring in the silhouettes in places.”
In addition to the subtle display of chains on models with different looks, Lee also brought his own spin on beauty by decorating the models’ faces and hands with small silver beads.
The runway extended across each floor of The Shed in New York, with the models descending in elevators to reveal the newest collection.
Certain models were accessorized differently, with some showing off distinctive makeup or face paint to match their carefully-curated looks.
The entire collection featured a wide range of colors, from dull and muted, to loud and vibrant. Overall, the shape of each individual piece was something to take note of, with different aesthetic cuts and designs being incorporated together to exhibit similar themes and works of art.
Although having originated in Australia, the brand brings a new and fun element to the streets of New York City, implementing remarkable shapes and designs in the world of fashion. The cool aura given off by this specific collection blends smoothly with the street style in the area.
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