After last season’s Lila Moss and latex cats movie, Richard Quinn is back. And he describes his return to the catwalk as “renewal”. The Peckham-based designer sees his collections as chapters in his journey. The Spring/Summer 2022 collection is a wonderful blend of Richard Quinn’s aesthetic with some exciting twists.
“Last season was the highlight of my career,” Quinn says. Of course he’s referring to trying to put on a mini extravaganza. “This period is the calm after a very intense night or the calm after a storm.” The clear sky, of course, takes on a different meaning in Quinn’s world. “There are a lot of colour blocks,” he admits. “And we’re bringing everyday clothes into a new realm.”
The statement that he is allergic to traditional lines still stands. His show at London Fashion Week combined a show and a night out for drinks. This season’s dresses – the central pillars of his brand – are subversive. With fabrics stretched across the torso she used draping techniques inspired by tailoring. “I’m interested in covering the body, and creating tension and certain moods with Latex and things like that.”
Denim is popping up this season, but surprisingly offbeat jeans are not the most outré pants on offer. “On the hanger, some look about 2 meters. Then they are worn on the body and completely change the silhouette of the leg.” We are in an era where the popularity of second skin fashion continues to grow. It’s only a matter of time before we see celebrities slipping into these elastic designs.
