IT WOULDN’T be a Jeremy Scott collection without a heap of colour and a crazed theme, and his AW18 coed collection was no exception. Sci-fi and anime sprung to mind as Gigi Hadid opened the show sporting a zipped-crop top structured by a bra-like support with a silver skirt appearing to be a reimagined bomber jacket. We couldn’t help but be reminded of The Fifth Element character Leeloo from the 1997 film.
Sporting retro bobs in bubble-gum pink and neon orange; models marched out in a mix of futuristic and relaxed styles. Military cargo pants donned by pockets upon pockets played up to the sci-fi theme, given a feminine touch by the use of pastel tones and shining fabrics. Jersey hoddies with popple-bear inspired prints take a youthful aesthetic to the extreme with additional straps to tie in with the utilitarian aspect.
As the collection developed, so did the sci-fi vibes. Thigh-high moon-boots in silver satin and pink velour brought an avant-garde edge along with neon fur patches matching the Longchamp bags lining the front row. A variety of prints are also introduced, one being a Jeremy Scott repeat print in a foreign-looking font. PCV skirts and hooped dresses touched on a Jetson influence reminiscent of Scott’s SS17 collection. The lead up to the finale introduced further abstract prints and bold colours and the collection concluded in with a two-piece with gem-stone embellishment.
by Todd Burns