A full denim apron – almost The hustle and bustle of the century – displayed on the human body upon entering Christian Cowan’s Soho flagship store Model on New York. Pair it with a cropped white tank top that’s cut under the half like a Y2K version of a ball gown – Britney Spears in 18. For the designer, this fearless (and dizzying) spirit is exactly what he wanted to embody in his first resort collection. He finds inspiration in women who like to dress up and take risks — characters like Sex and the City
This season, Cowan decided to expand on his signature piece, his playful eveningwear. One of New York’s most popular party tailors, Cowan didn’t skimp on dress supplies. There are floor-length dresses with huge feathered sleeves, strapless mini dresses with holographic sheen (very Coachella); for those who prefer to show their skin, there are dresses with zipper slits. If the latter has a sci-fi feel, it’s no accident, Cowan revealed that he was inspired by the Wachoswki sisters, The Matrix
) That’s the beauty of Cowan’s work – although it’s not for everyone, But it’s certainly not safe, at least always impressive. He’s excited to extend his sense of dynamism to all areas of the wardrobe. “We’re known for our evening parties,” Cowan explained, “and it’s time to show day, dawn, dusk and late night!”
