John Varvatos’ first runway show in New York City could easily be assimilated to a rock concert rather than a fashion show for everyone wanted to be there, get the best seats and waiting anxiously for what would happen. When eventually, a melody of rock music slammed, the first model walked out: thin, extra tall, dressed in John Varvatos’ stripes. Centered around vertical ever-present stripes, the whole Spring/Summer 2016 collection displayed lines on grey pants, dark brown blazers and even on the runway.
John Varvatos’ Spring/Summer 2016 offering also threw in some rock aesthetic and a shade of Mick Jagger’s reference : just have a look at Brian Buenaventura’s hair stylism, bandanas worn as scarves and thuggish biker boots showcased. The final look, performed by Lucky Blue Smith, definitely scored a point: with his word renowned white hair and a black and white striped suit, he marked the runway like no one. We thought we saw few rock signs being thrown out and tongues flaring away…
See the full collection below:
