When it comes to Prabal Gurung, many great things can be said. But assuredly, at the top of everyone’s list is his masterful ability to marry different textiles so seamlessly. This collection proved no different in showcasing his affinity for furs and leather, but Gurung’s adoration for delicate fabrics like silk and feathers did nothing less than uplift an already luxurious assemblage.
Gurung’s take on outerwear for this collection didn’t seem to deviate from his usual aesthetic of rich textures. An onslaught of sumptuous coats trimmed with fur were elegantly draped across the shoulders of bare-faced models traipsing down the runway in sandals, ankle booties and thigh-high boots. Choosing favorites may prove a difficult task for some with offerings like a white toggle coat, a khaki trench with chevron stitching around the edges of its wide lapels, and tons and tons of fur in navies, pastels, and grays.
Gurung’s woman this fall was a little more relaxed, but sensuality wasn’t thrown to the wayside. Sheer tops dotted with sparkle and feathers offered an air of sophistication and sexiness. While there were a slew of leather looks – a black deep V neck pencil dress and a spotted tan leather skirt being the standouts – wispy, printed dresses in variegated hems took the spotlight. Baring shoulders and showing off the right amount of leg offset such a dainty silhouette. Despite a more unrestrained shape for the season, there were quite a few red carpet, movie premiere and press junket options the likes of Zendaya, Olivia Palermo and Zoe Saldana would love to get their hands on.
All in all, Gurung put forth a collection that was cohesive and looked incredibly comfortable to wear. But with all the unfastened covered buttons at the hem of his silk trousers and about the shoulders of dresses and the cuffs of sleeves, it does make one wonder. Is he easing his way into something and is in the process of unfastening himself from something? Maybe the answer is not as philosophical as the question posed. But whatever his message, the delivery was beautiful.
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