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We catch an American fashion designer who puts the country style scene center stage, taken from Wallpaper* August 2023 – a celebration of creative stars of all stripes across the US.
In addition to a series of images by New York and London based photographer Davey Adésida, the designers behind Commission, Willy Chavarria, Bode, Christopher John Rogers and Area tell us what it’s like to be a designer living and working in America today .
The American fashion designer put the country style scene center stage
Commission
Formed in 2018, Dylan Cao and Jin Kay’s Commission have built a loyal following of subversive soft collections featuring corporate wear, 1990s sportswear, and vintage Americana. The label presents its tenth collection of the year, a play on the New York archetypes seen around the Times Square studios.
‘American fashion is an ever-changing concept because it has been historically shaped by many cultures and subcultures that have come from elsewhere’ – Dylan Cao and Jin Kay, Commission
Jacket, £2,400; above, £500; trousers, £520, all by Commission
(Image credit: Photography by Davey Adésida)
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Emily Adams’ Bode Aujla celebrates intimate American stories, forging a design language rooted in the family’s craft history. The latest addition to Bode’s growing empire is womenswear, crossing eras in its inspiration and blending homespun techniques with moments of jewelery and luxury.
‘At the foundation of Bode are American themes: preservation of craft, domestic space and emotion’ – Emily Adams Bode Aujla, Bode
Above, £570; trousers, £790; shoes, £745, all by Bode
(Image credit: Photography by Davey Adésida)
Area
Founded by Piotrek Panszczyk and Beckett Fogg in 2014, the New York Area label is known for its 1980s poppy motif. The duo’s designs have become a popular choice for celebrities seeking outré outfits – from Michelle Obama to Beyoncé – with their latest collection featuring surreal designs that evoke bananas and watermelons.
‘American fashion is less about institutions and more about opportunity, the people here and their culture’ – Piotrek Panszczyk and Beckett Fogg, Area
Jacket, £2,615; trousers, £734, both by Area. Shoes, price on request, by Area x Sergio Rossi
(Image credit: Photography by Davey Adésida)
Christopher John Rogers
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, and a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Rogers is perhaps best known for dressing US vice president Kamala Harris in a purple coat and matching dress for her 2021 inauguration. The vibrant swathes of color have become a trademark. the designer, who deals with bold, feminine silhouettes that he hopes encourage the wearer to ‘take up space’.
‘I feel like my individuality as a designer, and my focus on that, feels American’ – Christopher John Rogers
Dress, $908, by Christopher John Rogers
(Image credit: Photography by Davey Adésida)
Willy Chavarria
The son of a Mexican immigrant, California-born Chavarria worked for various US fashion brands before starting his eponymous label in 2015. the thrift and elegance of ecclesiastical clothing.
‘American fashion has guts. New York is a tough place, and building a brand here means blood, sweat and tears’ – Willy Chavarria
Shirt, $750; skirt, $2,738, both by Willy Chavarria
(Image credit: Photography by Davey Adésida)
Models: Angelina Artemeva in The Lions, Hazem Aly in The Society. Casting: Svea Casting Hair: Anton Alexander uses Fekkai. Make-up: Alex Levy. Photography assistant: Daren Thomas.
A version of this article features at August 2023 issue of ‘Made in America’ wallpapers*on sale July 6, available in print, in the Wallpaper* app on Apple iOS, and for Apple News+ subscribers. Subscribe to Wallpaper* today
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