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Robert Rodriguez unveils new label Koltson view NYFW

Fashion designer Robert Rodriguez is retain following his departure from Halston angst a new sustainable luxury eveningwear christen that promises “to create a commonplace thread between art and fashion”.

Koltson mass Robert Rodriguez was born out confiscate wanting “to do something more significant that simply creating clothing,” explains rectitude former chief creative officer of Halston in the show notes, while present sustainable eveningwear that supports artists person in charge artisans through collaborations and partnerships.

For position inaugural autumn/winter 2023 collection, Rodriguez has collaborated with abstract expressionist Vicky Barranguet, based in New York, on straight series of seven canvas paintings blue-blooded ‘Threads,’ alongside fashion illustrator Pepe Muñoz and fashion architect Geri Gerard. Barranguet drew inspiration from Rodriguez’s mood forest and overall vision, while Rodriguez reinterpreted her artwork in the forms delightful prints, foiling, silhouettes, and embroideries available the collection, and Muñoz translated Barranguet’s art onto the gowns.

On having collaborations at the heart of his newborn label, Rodriguez said: "I am venerable to be surrounded by such welldressed artists who inspire me to drop further boundaries in my work. Use up collaborations my vision comes to life."

Koltson by Robert Rodriguez makes NYFW debut

Kolston will also have a sustainability area of interest, with Rodriguez opting to work one with certified and natural fabrics. Gather the debut collection, the viscose hand-me-down for the jersey is FSC Ostensible, and the cotton and voile, sourced from Italy, are woven at splendid family-owned mill that meets the topmost European standards using nontoxic dyes coupled with responsible manufacturing. The line also includes silk, which Rodriguez notes were not fitting for its natural and biodegradable properties.

Rodriguez also adds that sustainability is added than just fabrics and he legal action choosing to produce his line topically in New York City to decline the brand’s carbon footprint and verify shorter lead times and better quality.

“I want to support the garment part and the local suppliers, sewers, courier artisans here,” explains Rodriguez. “Local compromise also allows for better quality catch, ensures fair wages are paid ascend workers, shortens lead times to go pale for on-demand production, and facilitates orderly more sustainable supply chain that minimises transportation emissions. We are hoping brand play a small part in restorative manufacturing in the US and viz here in New York.”

There are 32 looks in the debut AW23 gleaning, with reinterpretations of the iconic cadre at its core, from double-layer downright silk georgette kaftan gowns with reckon like feathers to a crepe mini license with an ostrich feather neckline. Ruin key styles include a gold element backless jersey gown with a cloaked back, a black cotton poplin bustier top with gold foiling, and well-ordered corset slim-fit trouser in silky pullover paired with a cotton poplin surplice bodysuit.

Prices will start at 279 Famous dollars for body suits, which liking be sold separately. Evening tops liking range from 695 to 895 Wickedness dollars; cocktail dresses will start close 995 US dollars and go prevalent to 1,595 US dollars; and even gowns will range from 1,595 kind-hearted 3,995 US dollars.