Fashion for everyone

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of seeing A.F. Vandevorst collection at the Nouveau P.R. press preview. The Antwerp-based cult label is hard to find in the U.S. and a look at their stockists indicates that only one U.S. store in New Jersey currently carries the line. The pieces are eternally elegant, minimal, with a certain calculated dishabille. Favorites from this collection included a newspaper-print skirt that was cut and crinkled to resemble the texture of actual newspaper, a gorgeous nude pleated dress with raw seams that twists in the middle, and a very shaggy tailcoat that looked like it was constructed entirely of loose threads. Another highlight? the lustworthy collection of shoes, many of which had their own strap-on harnesses, which gave off a fetishistic S&M vibe. Here's hoping that we see more A.F. Vandevorst in the U.S. soon, starting with a store in New York. In the meantime though, they do have an online shop (with some items on sale!), which is definitely worth perusing...