The collection was inspired by New York's new climate change-influenced designation as a subtropical zone.Author:Whitney BauckPublish date:Oct 19, 2020Have you spent so much time at home in 2020 that you're starting to feel closer to your houseplants than your human friends? If so, you're in good company.
The most striking pieces in the collection are embossed leather tops and dresses that look as if oversized black or white Monstera deliciosa leaves wrapped themselves around the models' bodies.
Beyond the Monstera-inspired dresses and tops, the collection features plenty of skin-baring knits, chunky sandals and subtle camouflage. Lee says the whole collection, not just the leaf-shaped items, were inspired by this summer's news that New York is now officially considered subtropical — a sign of climate change that's making areas like New York warmer than ever before.
It's a compelling collection narrative, and it produced exceptional designs in the form of Lee's plant-inspired garments. But it's worth remembering that a warming planet shouldn't just inspire aesthetic choices for designers. It should also inspire action on things like sustainable material sourcing, which can help reduce fashion's contributions to climate change.
Tagsterms:Climate CrisisClimate BreakdownClimate Changesustainabilityseasons:Spring 2021designers:Dion Lee
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