NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SS17: DELPOZO

"Luminosity" for Delpozo's Spring 2017 collection.

by team Paris Social Diary, photography by Courtesy | 14 September, 2016

DELPOZO SS17

At last, the promise of spring arrives with the gentle warmth of the morning sun and flowers beginning to burst into bloom. This new awakening inspires Delpozo’s creative director, Josep Font, to study light. This time encompassing the paintings of Spain’s master of light, Joaquín Sorolla along with the luminous refractions of Korean-American Soo Sunny Park’s installation art.

DELPOZO SS17

DELPOZO SS17

Silhouettes of voluminous skirts where fullness comes from the hip rather than the natural waist, and sleeves with the structure of a calla lily, have a bold modern dimension.

Fans of embroidery across knitwear, handmade crochet complete with organdy bows, and blouses in rich scarf prints all reveal a contemporar y vibrancy.

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Even on the feet, the emphasis is on light, with an elongated ballerina style with translucent midi heels. Delpozo’s creative director turns next to the installation artist, Soo Sunny Park whose “Unwoven Light” series of metallic mesh and iridescent Plexiglas create playful imaginative spaces, steering Font’s choice of diaphanous fabrics and shimmering prints.

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What this contemporary artist shares with the House is a deep commitment to craftsmanship. Park’s works take infinite hours to create, resembling the intricate hand embroider y done at the prêt-à-couture atelier.