Naeem Anthony, British designer, debuted his first unisex clothing line to during NYFW. Typically only creating menswear, Anthony’s garments blurred the idea of gender norms while providing an edgy alternative gothic feel.
The models wore their hair in wavy curls, crimped hair styles, afros, short cuts, and locs. One model was even sporting an up do similar to a mullet. But the messy hair only added to the collection. The collection was anything from light and airy but more so mysterious and adventurous. Bright whites, silvers, vibrant reds, with dull browns and greens layered garments played with gold crosses, oversized paisley prints and shiny jewelry provided by Atelier Jen.
The collection embodied it’s name “Motions of Strength”. Anthony’s message is to bring humans together, which he incorporates into his collection by blending eastern and western fabrics, and cultures within his pieces.
I am excited to see where Naeem Anthony will lead his brand to next. Only being in the game for three years, He certainly is leaving his mark.