David Koma’s fondness for birds and feathers has grow to be ubiquitous in his designs. Nonetheless, whereas nonetheless drawing inspiration from avian components, his pre-fall assortment deviated from his standard observe of dedicating his assortment to a single muse. As a substitute, he selected to honor the high-society ladies of New York from the mid ’60s, whom Truman Capote famously dubbed as “The Swans.” This coterie of influential characters had been strikingly lovely and fabulously rich, together with Lee Radziwill, Babe Paley, C.Z. Visitor, and Slim Keith. As director Ryan Murphy prepares to launch the second season of the anthology tv collection Feud on the identical topic—titled Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, starring Naomi Watts and Chloë Sevigny—the designer contemplated the right way to reinterpret this glamorous world for the Koma woman of right this moment.

The gathering provides distinct juxtapositions, from its contrasting palette to basic, ladylike accents taking a daring, sultry flip. Take, as an illustration, the liquid jersey attire adorned with delicate bows that sensually drape over the physique, revealing hips and thighs. Bias-cut floor-length attire with lace inserts and satin minidresses with an abundance of plumes are designed for the ultra-confident.

Chicken-inspired particulars make appearances on crystal-encrusted 3D constructions normal into crop tops and tuxedos (an homage to Marlene Dietrich, one of many designer’s fixed muses). There are additionally hand-drawn swan wings meticulously embroidered onto tulle to create a tattoo-like impact which might be elegantly positioned throughout the bust. Different feathery moments come within the type of single-breasted jackets bursting with voluminous plumes, whereas outsized shearling coats and jackets add dimension to the outerwear choice. The daytime items warrant a better inspection, as nicely, together with low-slung denims embellished with laser-etched feather motifs, denim mini skirts, and slim-fit leather-based pants with matching motorbike jackets.