chapter 1: "it's getting late"
New York Spring 2023
The sultriest of summer nights; through a balmy dew of joyous fellowship and dance of all ages under the same roof, colors of strength, hope, and valor swirl through the air. It’s a mash up of movement, music and most importantly, love. The moment you catch the eye of the person you’ve been longing for from afar, and your bodies finally connect. “How do you do?” The time for “silly games”, ends now. Let’s lean into our longing. Let’s commit to this moment. Let’s celebrate everything it means for our hearts to beat; for the blood pumping in our veins...Let’s slow wine to the reason it means to be alive; for love.
LOOK ONE.
GOLD SATIN CAPELETTE PLEATED DRESS. GOLD SATIN WIDE LEG PLEATED TROUSER.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETE WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK TWO.
BLACK SATEEN PINTUCK DRESS. BLACK SATEEN BERMUDA SHORT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK THREE.
EMERALD GREEN LOW V NECK SHIRT. EMERALD GREEN DOUBLE PLEAT TROUSER. MEDALLION PRINT SCARF.
JEWELRY BY L’ENCHANTEUR. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRALLOOK.
LOOK FOUR.
BURGUNDY SATIN RUCHED SLEEVE TRENCH COAT. BURGUNDY SATIN LOW V NECK SHIRT. BURGUNDY SATIN WIDE LEG PANT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK FIVE.
BLACK SATIN CREPE SHORT SLEEVE BLAZER. BLACK SATIN CREPE CUFFED TROUSER.
JEWELRY BY L’ENCHANTEUR. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK SIX.
PURPLE SATEEN VOLUME SLEEVE POLO. PURPLE SATEEN HIGH WAISTED WIDE LEG PANT.
JEWELRY BY LORRAINE WEST. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK SEVEN.
BLACK SATEEN QUARTER ZIP. INDIGO DENIM EMBROIDERED WIDE LEG PANT.
JEWELRY BY LORRAINE WEST. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK EIGHT.
JADE GREEN WOOL SHORT SLEEVE PLEATED BLAZER. JADE GREEN WOOL PLEATED CULOTTE. YELLOW SHIRRED LACE TURTLENECK. YELLOW SHIRRED LACE LEGGING.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK NINE.
BLACK DENIM SHORT SLEEVE COAT. RUCHED MULTI STRIPE SHORT SLEEVE RUGBY. MULTI STRIPED NEEDLEPUNCH DENIM PANT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK TEN.
BLACK WOOL PUFF SLEEVE JACKET. YELLOW V NECK JUMPSUIT. BLACK WOOL PLEATED CULOTTE.
JEWELRY BY LORRAINE WEST. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK ELEVEN.
BLACK SATEEN CORSET SHIRT. BLACK SATEEN TIERED SKIRT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK TWELVE
MULTI STRIPED SILK RUCHED CROP RUGBY. MULTI STRIPED SILK RUCHED SKIRT.
JEWELRY BY LORRAINE WEST. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK THIRTEEN.
TAN WOOL SHORT SLEEVE BLAZER. TAN WOOL CUFFED TROUSER. MULTI MEDALLION SILK PRINT CAMP SHIRT. MEDALLION PRINT SCARF.
SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK FOURTEEN.
FOUND SILK FLORAL AND WOOL NEEDLEPUNCHED JACKET. FOUND SILK FLORAL AND WOOL NEEDLEPUNCHED BERMUDA SHORT. BLACK SATIN HALTER TOP.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK FIFTEEN.
WHITE COTTON NYLON CORSET TOP. WHITE DENIM HIGH WAISTED WORKWEAR PANT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK SIXTEEN.
FOUND GINGHAM SEERSUCKER AND BLACK WOOL. NEEDLEPUNCH COAT. BLACK DENIM PANT. WHITE MESH STRIPED SHIRT.
JEWELRY BY L’ENCHANTEUR. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK SEVENTEEN.
BLACK DENIM STRUCTURED SLEEVE JACKET. BLACK STRAIGHT LEG JEAN. WHITE SILK WOOL HALTER TOP.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK EIGHTEEN.
FOUND BURGUNDY LAMB LEATHER BOMBER. FOUND MULTI FLORAL AND NAVY WOOL NEEDLEPUNCH PANT. COTTON SILK MESH SWEATER.
JEWELRY BY LORRAINE WEST. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK NINETEEN.
SILVER VELVET QUARTER ZIP PUFFER. SILVER VELVET RUCHED SHORT. OVERDYED BLUE RUCHED LACE TURTLENECK.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK TWENTY.
FOUND MULTI STRIPE CHIFFON AND WHITE DENIM NEEDLEPUNCHED SHORT SLEEVE JACKET.
JEWELRY BY BERNARD JAMES. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK TWENTY-ONE.
PURPLE VELVET TRACK JACKET. PURPLE VELVET TRACK PANT. HONEY COTTON SILK MESH SWEATER TANK.
JEWELRY BY L’ENCHANTEUR. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK TWENTY-TWO.
OVERDYED BLUE AND WHITE LACE LONG SLEEVE TURTLENECK. FOUND SILK PRINT AND WHITE DENIM NEEDLEPUNCH SHORT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK TWENTY-THREE.
FOUND MULTI FLORAL DENIM NEEDLEPUNCH STRUCTURED SLEEVE JACKET. FOUND MULTIFLORAL DENIM NEEDLEPUNCH HIGHWAISTED WORK PANT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK TWENTY-FOUR.
WHITE MESH LEATHER CROPPED SHORT SLEEVE ZIP UP. FOUND SILK PRINT AND WHITE DENIM NEEDLEPUNCH PANT. YELLOW SILK BOXER SHORT.
JEWELRY BY BERNARD JAMES. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK TWENTY-FIVE.
FOUND MULTI FLORAL PRINT AND INDIGO DENIM NEEDLEPUNCH JACKET. FOUND MULTI FLORAL PRINT AND INDIGO DENIM NEEDLEPUNCH BERMUDA SHORT. HONEY COTTON SILK MESH SWEATER TANK.
JEWELRY BY LORRAINE WEST. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK TWENTY-SIX.
MESH SILK PRINTED MOCK NECK TOP. BLACK DENIM AND BLACK MESH SKIRT. MESH SILK PRINTED BOXER SHORT.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.
LOOK TWENTY-SEVEN.
SILVER VELVET TRACK JACKET. SILVER VELVET CUFFED TROUSER. SILVER VELVET EMBROIDERED SHIRT. YELLOW SILK BOXER SHORT.
JEWELRY BY BERNARD JAMES. SHOES BY ARMANDO CABRAL.
LOOK TWENTY-EIGHT.
OVERDYED RED RUCHED LACE TURTLENECK. MULTI MESH PRINT TIERED SKIRT. OVERDYED RED RUCHED LACE LEGGINGS.
JEWELRY BY COMPLETED WORKS. SHOES BY BROTHER VELLIES.