Rising to acclaim within London’s fashion scene post-graduation, Jonathan Anderson’s ability to blend high art and high fashion has helped establish his eponymous label as one of the British capital’s most essential houses. For his fall pre-collection, the Northern Irish designer links up with Michael Clark, the Scottish dancer-choreographer, on a capsule collection that focuses on the latter’s avant-garde style. .
The collection, comprised of both menswear and womenswear pieces, is rooted in Clark’s renowned aesthetic. Known for his physical prowess and exploration of the body as a tool for storytelling, Clark’s approach to dance resonated with Anderson, who sought to channel the dancer’s choreographic style into a range of garments. .
The result is a blend of subversive sharpness and experiential ease. Narrow-cut blazers and trousers in crisp black and white nod to Clark’s tailored stage costumes, while ankle-length tunics and flowing silk shirts pay homage to the freedom of movement. Asymmetrical cuts and daring silhouettes, such as a sharp-shouldered black blazer with one elongated sleeve, echo Clark’s deconstructed approach to dance. Bodysuits, a core part of the dancer’s wardrobe, are reimagined in lace or velvet with angular cut-outs that reveal glimpses of skin..
