Last season, Joseph Altuzarra made waves with his neo-fashion-goth collection, and he propelled the velvet nineties revolution into the mainstream. For a new designer, this power and influence was near unheard of. He garnered a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nomination and enchanted both the press and mainstream buyers.
While it may not be the most commercial collection at first glance, a deeper look proves that beyond the built-in pasties, there are pieces – most notably the pencil skirts and tunics – that are saleable and could be easily integrated into an edgy woman’s wardrobe.
Neon leather accessories played off the geometric shapes and strategic cutouts to create a modern collection of separates and dresses.
