SPRING IS IN THE AIR
LA Designer Tadashi Shoji Unveils Spring/Summer ’18 at NYFW
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LA Designer Tadashi Shoji Unveils Spring/Summer ’18 at NYFW
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For years, Tadashi Shoji has been known for his elegant cocktail dresses, evening gowns and red carpet sheaths worn by various actresses, including Octavia Spencer.
For his Spring/Summer ’18 collection, the LA-centric designer veered toward a more bohemian look with lots of lace, embroidery and light fabrics, which were seen on the runway Sept.7 at Gallery 1 at Skylight Clarkson Square during New York Fashion Week.
Much of Shoji’s designs took a page from the 1970s and inspiration from the sandy shores of Malibu, Calif. He imagined driving through the rolling hills beyond Malibu to a secluded enclave ensconced in a wooded canyon for a special evening.
The collection was filled with off-the-shoulder silhouettes, halter-topped dresses, oodles of ruffles and plenty of floral prints.
Gemstone colors populated Shoji’s Summer/Spring palette with tones such as red jasper, jade, rose quartz, yellow opal, azurite and agate.
