The Easy Flow Of Proenza Schouler PS15

Proenza Schouler’s new collection induces a nonexistent—or still undiscovered—kind of synesthesia. To see the accordion, iridescent-black pleated skirt is to suddenly hear the lyrics “Cellophane, Mr. Cellophane" languidly float through your brain or, to hear the sound of that viscose substance, crinkling at a dinner party. This then produces two desires: the first is to wear the skirt and kick your legs around as if in a chorus line, the other is to grab the fabric in fistfuls in an unsuccessful attempt to reproduce that delicious sound.

This may not have been Proenza’s intention—the collection was inspired by surf and skate culture—but to us, each piece has a visceral effect. The athletic inspiration serves its purpos, with easy, relaxed silhouettes and dynamic fabrics accommodating the spectrum of normative to somewhat intense physical activities. An abstract printed shirt brings to mind Internet wormholes or bouldering (cotton supports both endeavors). Then there is the pale, lavendar chiffon blouse with a sash that ties at the neck. With a matching skirt, the chiffon flows off the body like water streaming in a river while the blown-out feather print conjures images of jagged rocks. The resulting inclination is to lie in water a la Virginia Woolfe. Or, at least, sit on the floor of an abandoned shopping center.

Shop all Proenza Schouler here and check out our Proenza banana doodle here Feather Print Crepe Chiffon Top and Feather Print Pleated Skirt in lavender/black Long-Sleeve Printed T-Shirt