On February 6th, 2020 Tadashi Shoji presented his FW 2020 collection in New York. The inspiration, Mongolia, with its fabled empire and extraordinary past. A place where tales of many Dynasties originated. Spanning centuries it’s where East meets West, filled with intrigue, a legacy that at times is larger than life and it’s this spirit that can be seen throughout the collection.
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The inspiration can be seen with Mongolia’s ancestral roots of spirited beauty of the Mongolian steppes. It’s this point of reference we can see weaving its way through the collection in the nomadic outwear, fur lined coats and robe inspired wraps with sashed waists with exquisite luxe patterned textiles. Also seen in the collection, feminine cover-ups that blend faux fur with delicate sequin accents and metallic brocades. Balancing perfectly ornate pieces that are both intricate in design but functional, it’s occasion wear meets functionality.
The color story is influenced by gers, felt-tent homes with their brightly painted doors, interiors with colorful tapestries, and floors sumptuously decorated with rugs, that are peony-patterned embroideries and multi-stitch geometric motifs.
One of the largest empires ever known was the Mongolian Empire, and it saw unprecedented transformation. Bringing together the East and West by opening trade routes which created an exchange of goods and created an influence through each other’s cultures. It was during this time Buddhist monks traveled with merchant caravans in this age of advancement. It’s this influence that can be seen in the draping of the monks’ outer robes that is reflected in Shoji’s one-shouldered silhouettes with necklines that are asymmetric, feminine and bare.
One of the largest empires ever known was the Mongolian Empire, and it saw unprecedented transformation. Bringing together the East and West by opening trade routes which created an exchange of goods and created an influence through each other’s cultures. It was during this time Buddhist monks traveled with merchant caravans in this age of advancement. It’s this influence that can be seen in the draping of the monks’ outer robes that is reflected in Shoji’s one-shouldered silhouettes with necklines that are asymmetric, feminine and bare.
As is synonymous with Shoji’s stunning feminine design aesthetic, his influneces aren’t taken literally but interpreted in his trademark sexy yet elegant pieces. The traditional nomadically-layered looks are deconstructed, the result is pieces larger in volume. The inspiration of a gem and mineral-palette is brought together with silhouettes that are sculpted and supple or tight to the body but full in shape. There are voluminous pieces such as the bubble-hemmed dresses and gowns with pointed shoulder detailing and gigot-esque sleeves, wide at the top and narrower at the bottom. Elegant portrait collars draws attention to the most feminine part of a woman’s neckline and cinched in belted waist paired with an organza jacquard evening coat goes to emphasize the coat’s full-skirted shape to full effect. A taffeta opera coat solidifies the stunningly rich collection with its sweeping cut and voluminous fit.
Drawing on the mythical rich achievements of the Mongolian Empire, this collection went to great depths of respecting and reflecting the incredible history of the Empire that left the world forever touched by its wonderous past.
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Makeup and beauty for the Tadashi Shoji Fall/Winter show was provided by the Honest Beauty and Orcé teams and led by makeup artist Daniel Martin, hair led by hair stylist Kevin Ryan for R Session Pro Tools, nail lacquer and design by Lux K on behalf of Pear Nova and skin care prep by Tatcha.
Models wore undergarments by Commando, jewelry by Sequin and footwear by Nina Shoes.
Models wore undergarments by Commando, jewelry by Sequin and footwear by Nina Shoes.
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