British-Filipino designer Nicomede Talavera dubbed her Spring 2023 “a love letter to all the memories she has from growing up in the Philippines.”
“The most vivid memory for me was always the most sublime sunset I would see every evening. It made me think about clothes for a moment between day and night,” the designer added during a preview.
The result was a lineup of sophisticated men’s wear, ideal for summers spent at an exclusive island resort. There was a black and white linen suit for a best friend’s wedding by the sea. For days and nights spent around the infinity pool, there was a sharp white shirt and silk trousers.
Talavera collaborated with fashion designer Sadie Williams, a classmate from Central St. Martins, on a series of colorful hand-painted leather badges, as seen on plain cardigans and crewneck knits, that protect against sun during the day. Shows different situations.
“It’s great to work with people who are not only friends, but who I’ve studied with. We’ve always wanted to work together for so long, and I thought this was the moment to do that. Thrilled to see that she has done it in such a modern and innovative way,” said Talavera.
Leather pieces, especially Talavera’s cocoon-shaped vest, in addition to a polo shirt with abstract prints, will be a must for next season.
Talavera said the colorful, textured leather vests first introduced last season are a tribute to his father, Reynaldo Divina Talavera, who loved leather jackets.
Originally published at Pen 18
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