ANDRES OTALORA
The Colombian’s starting point for Fall ’23? The myth of "El Dorado"—an indigenous city in Colombia’s mountainous valleys that famously held golden-clad ceremonies every time a new leader took the throne. Hence the regal spirit that permeates the lineup, from the romantic curved and low-cut necklines to the indulgent fringework and array of gowns with ornate bodices—including dramatically draped cowl necks. Alongside his debut evening coat—a satin-faced silk organza trench—find prints boasting intricate motifs and botanicals that nod to Colombian tribes’ gold work, as well as embroidery, hand-beading, and pleated ruffle details that elevate his feminine signatures to new heights.
The buy: the multi-layered off-white fringed midi.
