Tweed. Organza. Lace. And afternoon tea.  Peter Som proves that women can be both delicately feminine and strong. From the palest of pales to beaming neons steeped in color, the palate of the show was luxurious and fun. Known for his tweeds and prints, Som continued to incorporate geometric patterns and delicate lace flawlessly. The eye-catching reworked hound’s-tooth stands out as a highlight of the show along with elaborate embroidery and feather light silk organza.

Peter Som has a gift with the female form.  He maintains the shape of the body while still using constructive design to add drama to many looks.  He demonstrated this technique by showing a varied array of silhouettes.  In one look, a model stomps down the runway in booty shorts and the next is one wearing a dress fit for tea with the queen.  The overall style of the show was as feminine and soft, however menswear details like sharp collars and baggy pants were incorporated seamlessly.  The models’ styling was soft and sophisticated with a few youthful touches, such as multicolored hairstreaks and brightly painted eyebrows. Although nothing in the show was revolutionary or all that avant-garde, Som gave an impressive show and the pieces were absolutely ravishing.

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