Photo by Diane Taha
When the preliminary music of a fashion show begins with Gregorian chant, one expects a conservative collection with a muted color scheme. Sure enough, designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais cited 15th century painter, Petrus Christus, as the inspiration for their fall 2014 collection. But as soon as the models strutted onto the runway and the music transitioned to a remix of Blondie’s “Rapture” – a reference to the show’s theme – it was clear that Wolk and Morais had a more glamorous vision.
Tailored silhouettes in silk, satin, and double crepe were juxtaposed with bold tights, delicate volume, above-knee hemlines (Queen Elizabeth would not approve), and sequined phentermine no prescription embellishments. My favorite piece is a pixelated floral digital print dress with embroidered sequins and dark blue tights (see the first photo below). The ensemble is glamorously bohemian yet understated in its opulence; it’s this particular softness that makes the collection so alluring.
Wolk and Morais impeccably demonstrate that Victorian details – ruff collars, billowy sleeves, and corsets – enrich contemporary ready-to-wear. And while it’s not always the case that runway music complements a collection, Blondie’s “Rapture” aptly encapsulates Ruffian’s New York elegance.
Photo by Thomas Iannaccone
Photo by Thomas Iannaccone
Photo by Thomas Iannaccone
Photo by Thomas Iannaccone
Photo by Thomas Iannaccone
Photo by Thomas Iannaccone
Photo by Diane Taha
