Latino Designers Favor Neutral Palettes During New York Men's Fashion Week
This fashion season, a few Latino designers premiered their Fall/Winter 2016 collections at New York Men's Fashion Week.
Carlos Garciavelez, Carlos Campos and Lucio Castro all presented collections unique in their own right, yet all inspired by concepts of travel and journey.
Garciavelez: "Thermal Sensorium"
Mexican-American designer Carlos Garciavelez, the first Latino to present on Feb. 1, premiered a collection fit for the everyday, catering to the creative man looking for more than just a fashion statement.
Inspired by the concept of the cultural nomad, a traveler, Garciavelez designs with movement in mind.
Models posed in black, grays, white and almond-colored pants, trench coats and t-shirts all designed to emulate comfort and the reflection of light.
His pieces all evoked simplicity and quality and are fit for anyone looking to go from day to night.
"The collection is about calming and focusing your senses through self-reflection- a departure from the rigidity and rigor of the metropolis," said Garciavelez.
Carlos Campos: "From Fields to Fashion"
Possibly the most popular Honduran designer, Campos presented a collection that embodied the people of the coffee-growing highlands.
On Feb. 2, wearing white, brown, navy blue and cream, models donned sweaters, denim vests, cropped pants, fedoras and coats in layers as they walked the runway.
In his press release for the collection, Campos described being inspired by "a native son" whose clothing tells a story.
"The feeling is a utilitarian uniform that tells the story of a man on a journey, while maintaining the attention to detail, tailoring, and minimalism for which we aspire to as a brand," he said.
While his fashion show presented his product, he made sure that guest took home with them a token of his inspiration.
At his show, the designer handed out Honduran coffee that came from the very area that inspired his collection: the Celaque Mountains.
Lucio Castro: "The Stonehenge Collection"
Male models walked the runway of Lucio Castro's latest collection in a variety of earth toned ensembles that came in burgundy, gray, dark green and ivory.
The Argentinian designer used travel not in a sense of location but instead in terms of time by reminiscing on the style of the 70s with his vintage looks.
Models with long hair and psychedelic prints emulated the era but with a more polished look and small hints of sportswear.
The outfits could be worn as separates or individually and would still create the same effect.
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