CHRISTOPHER ESBER
A directional spirit takes hold of the Aussie favorite this season, who references overgrown forests to conjure a feeling of “tropical grunge.” Find that spirit in mossy-green silk dupion eveningwear with dramatic gatherings, uneven hemlines, pieced-together jersey and lace—the latter wrapping the figure like meandering vines—and works of lace that capture a raw romance. Enhanced with metal wire for sculptural effects, signature latticed crystals, stone inserts, and a tropical print made from painted and weather-beaten collages of National Geographic editions, the effect is an endlessly cool ode to nature, equally fit for island and city life alike.
