Seasonal, but not too time-of-year specific; that’s how Jonathan Simkhai approached his easy to wear, mostly monotone pre-fall collection. Softly draped bubble hems were carried over from fall, now shorter and dressier. For day, there was a white top-stitched shirt-style dress as well as a lighter, citrusy number drawn in at the waist with darts. … Read more
The validity of the runway format is a topic of much discussion this season as business tightens in the face of global uncertainties. After heralding the rebranding of Simkhai with a fall 2023 show in New York, the designer has temporarily stepped away from the catwalk. “It’s a really fun process and I really enjoy … Read more
Jonathan Simkhai dove into a nautical story (a theme that hit the high-tide mark at pre-fall) for spring and found some treasures in its depths. Among them were the sailor’s knots that crisscrossed down the side of a gathered, one-shoulder, sunset-orange, vegan leather dress. A cerulean number was made of bias strips of chiffon that … Read more
The central dichotomy of Jonathan Simkhai’s new menswear line is East Coast/West Coast, but the styling of the lookbook suggests a sort of middle ground or “Weastcoast” look, where tailoring and streetwear intermingle. Suits are worn with tanks, and tailored tweed coats are teamed with a fine merino polo and made-in-LA jeans. Much attention has … Read more
