Thompson Hotel, LES-NYC
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| Bone knit tank remind us of chainmail pattern knights wore as a base layer, back in the day. With blue drop crotch shorts and black leggings (Ambrose)...and on Diania-a grey half sleeve button down, black long sleeve crop body, raw bleach drop crotch denim shorts |
words/images Judith Ecochard
If you remember when acid washed jeans were "it"...(we do)...well needless to say the edgy collection shown by Clarence Ruth---the designer of Cotte D'Armes (french for Coat of Armor---)---was a revelation on that finishing concept.
Actually, the painted bleach designs paired with other cleanly crafted separates that were for the most part, unisex...made for a well buzzed about, early NY Fashion Week event.
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| separates have in patterns---that subtly reminded us of chainmail too--with black insets |
With a packed calendar...we got there a bit on the early side...
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| Designer Clarence Ruth styling a model Edwin wearing white L/S button down with denim sleeves, black crop S/S Tee, raw bleach drop crotch jeans |
Right away...the denim stands out-notice the seamed constructions/articulated darts on the jeans ...like, well-the heavy metal armor construction----that helped a medieval knight move about in days of yore. Modern times---fencing and motorcycle attire -that's fitted also---has this.
Other standouts include this cool denim biker jacket---pictured below...that ould look as good on a gal as a guy.
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| Misha-in a denim jacket with zip-off sleeves, black slim jean pants (left) |
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| criss cross lacing at sides---deft reference to armor construction |
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| Sasha-denim S/S shirt, bone L/S jersey shirt, black biker pants |
Layered tops and leggings-for guys and gals...in a cohesive palette of greys, dark green, black and this bold cobalt blue.
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| navy s/s crop top, black l/s tee, bone distress shorts, black leggings-Julien |
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| Sheri Pinto-hair stylist and her team---worked with the model's natural hair texture... |
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| These biker pants -like skinny jeans---standouts of the collection-with bone oversize S/S tee and black L/S crop body on Deonna |
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| LOVE! |
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| Black denim blazer, raw bleach drop crotch jeans-on Kim |
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| Raul Otero and his team did the make-up--- |
Pro fav's---Makeup Forever, MAC Cosmetics, and Korres primer....
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| hair helped by Michael O'Rouke Rock Your Hair |
www.cottedarmes.com
With a packed calendar...we got there a bit on the early side...
Pro fav's---Makeup Forever, MAC Cosmetics, and Korres primer....
