Behind the Scenes: Collection VI

When designing Collection VI, we asked ourselves what it means to be and feel feminine. We felt caught in the in-between. The push and pull of minimal silhouettes and maximal flourishes. The result? A harmonious combination of the two: long and lean suiting and voluminous dresses; couture-like draping but also workwear-inspired constructions. 

As always, we began our design process by finding our fabrics: deadstock, mill-end and organic fabrics that inspired us. And what emerged was a vibrant color palette, inspired by Helen Frankenthaler’s paintings and summer gardens at their peak. Bright coral and spring green; plus floral prints and stripes that mix well with clean whites and blues. 

For our Lookbook photoshoot, the team met photographer Carolina Mariana Rodríguez in Southwest Michigan. As always, Carolina was able to capture the movement and essence of each garment as well as the summer gardens that helped inspire them.

Photographer: Carolina Mariana Rodríguez
Hair and Makeup: Kasha Rodig from Chicago Makeup Artists
Model: Hazel Crew from Option 1 Models
Styling: Heiji Choy Black + Elise Bergman
Creative Production: Emily Donelan 
Construction: Jen Plumridge + Taina Cuevas
Assist: Shannon Jean Tierney