September 11, 2022 |
A vacant office in Hudson Yards, void of workers, served as the set at Dion Lee’s SS23 catwalk yesterday. The stark industrial space boasted a phenomenal city skyline view, only adding to the metropolitan mood of the collection. Following peculiar patterns found within anatomy, the New York-based Australian designer’s signature cutouts and structured corsetry were rife. Threaded into beguiling knit bodycon dresses adorned with metallic fringe, the models’ figures were enhanced, expertly tailored cropped blazers and low-slung baggy trousers created the opposite effect, appearing oversized, slouchy and modernly modest. Slinky dresses also dragged along the floor giving Lee’s ladies and lads an alluring air as they promenaded across the highrise, concrete floor.
Leather and lace brought the heat just as architecturally durable denim goodies added utilitarian elements. Not to mention, Lee introduced a saucy scuba capsule within the wider offering and while the neoprene garms were great for a deep dive they would also be ideal for a wild rave over in East London. The language of motorcross style came through as well and was apparent in padded, leather materials made into bulbous coats, slacks and body harnesses evocative of fetish wear. Overall, the edit felt ready to dress us for a bangin’ night out or a day spent in the office, but either way it was supremely Dion Lee.
Photography courtesy of Dion Lee.
