A time capsule from decades of isolation, it is no surprise that Cuba has become the ultimate inspiration of designers.
Dubbed a “trend” for Resort 2016, Cuba was the theme of two very different collections: Proenza Schouler and Stella McCartney.
Proenza Schouler’s Lazaro Hernandez, who is Cuban-American, and Jack McCollough recently traveled to the island nation to visit Hernandez’ family. The collection was reminiscent of the personal experience, with subtle references to the native costumes with ruffles and floral prints and to the current conditions of the island with the unfinished edges and the continued use of industrial grommets from their fall collection.