From her very first runway show in 2001, Katya Leonovich has implemented a signature “beautiful garbage” and this year’s show has been no exception. Her staple garment patterns – a chic criss-cross in effect, bubble dresses, and unique incorporation of prints – all made a welcome appearance in her F/W collection. In a largely gray color palette, the show had an air of rock glam – shimmering garments with metal details, paired with perfectly coiffed faux-hawks and killer thigh-high boots, the line embodies an aesthetic fit for a modern-day, imperial Russian Princess.
The Pièce de résistance, of course, was the final gown, an ethereal and edgy and literally transparent twist on a traditional ball gown.
When so many go to the furthest extremes to create or follow a unique trend, it’s refreshing to see such a young label strengthen their brand by finding new ways to express a chosen aesthetic. Katya Leonovich is certainly one we’ll be keeping an eye out for.