Connor McKnight, one of New York's buzziest designers reveals his new collection, applying evening wear techniques to functional performance clothing for an innovative new look.
“That’s probably one of the best things we got from the change of schedule during COVID-[19],” McKnight said of his newfound freedom. “There are times when you should wait and buyers are pretty understanding — it helps operations internally and helps your business run better.
McKnight had a full six months this season to ruminate over how to best refine his broader vision, but stumbled upon inspiration in an unlikely place. “A couple of months ago, I went on a ‘Twilight Zone’ kick. I was watching it, and they parodied aretailer, a big department store, and they were moving this mannequin wearing the most beautiful jacket with full-length pleats.
There’s a line of separates — a rugby Henley and bungee waist shorts — in a fine greenish silver mesh developed to resemble metallic silks. For a new track jacket, McKnight manipulated nylon into ethereal pleats that culminate in a croissant-like swirl at the small of one’s back. McKnight knows that his clothes don’t exist in a vacuum and face competition when packed beside other brands at his retailers, including Matches, Ssense, Mr Porter, Frances May and Colbo. The designer has spent significant time collaborating with factories to improve quality and construction across his collection. This season, he also dug into features that would differentiate his clothes to convert sales.
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