RST 2011: Proenza Schouler
The first time I caught a glance at Proenza Schouler’s latest Resort collection on Vogue.com, I was disappointed. Feeling slightly sad and my love for McCullough and Hernandez tarnishing by the second, I thought I better wait until I was able to Style.com-it. And, boy, I’m glad I waited! Rejoice!
The boys at Proenza Schouler have, once again, created a print-perfect collection that would look great in a Hispanic suburb of Arizona, a restaurant in NYC or outside a show in Paris. All in all, the boys worked together to form a practical assembly of clothes that were stylish, punctual in their softness and that landed just on the right sight of punishing (flat sandals, anyone?)
As with previous collections, sweaters and cardigans made the work youthful and accessible, whilst metallics afforded a quality that was both past and present- the concept of a glamour that was timeless. A tribal atmosphere was established through abundant Mexico-meets-Africa prints and ethnic accessories- the necklaces totemic, the bracelets beady and the bags vibrant.
In general, this is an example of what the boys do best. High-waisted shorts, preppy bouclé jackets and a creative use of sheer gave the collection its ignorant American cheek and its somewhat restrained European elegance. Altogether everything just worked- this was the perfect, glamorous edge that has become synonymous with the Proenza brand.
McCullough and Hernandez are exceptionally talented at what they do, with Resort 2011 being no exception. The boys demonstrated their abilities through their crowd-pleasing design skills and knack for mixing prints, telling the fashion world that, whatever happens, they’re here to stay….
