In the Edmund Ooi collection for New York Fashion Week: Men’s Spring/Summer 2016 you will not see a tie or a suit. You will find a designer looking at space and astronaut wear for inspiration. For this collection, Mr. Ooi was fascinated and inspired by the visuals of the European Space Agency shot by famed photographer Edgar Martins. “It’s all about space suits and finding a creative way to translate it to sportswear,” Ooi said backstage. Edmond Ooi is experimenting with flamboyant tailoring fused with urban street style with an interstellar edge.
The collection utilizes the materials of spacesuits: techno lurex, laminated jersey, and reflective materials. All the fabrics are used to great effect. The runway presentation had the models negotiating a geometric pathway in multiple directions with military precision which complimented the futuristic designs. The innovative jackets and outerwear are the highlights of the collection. The Striped Blazers could be seen in the closets of modern rockers of any gender.