For fall, Nellie Partow honed in on what she does best: classic menswear approached through a feminine lens using time-honored materials like poplin, cotton, and an ultra-fine pilling-proof knit that took five years to develop. “I really do just love American sportswear, to put it simply,” she said, reflecting on entering her 15th year of business. Much of Partow’s allure comes from her sharp finishings and her collection is one where the devil is certainly in the details, though the designer is quick to mention that her clothing isn’t overly precious. In fact, a piece’s wearability is the single box it must check.
The lookbook showcases the ways in which Partow revamps the familiar sportswear formula. A cropped asymmetric blouse can pair easily with a creased barrel-legged jean and a seriously luxe white shearling jacket adds a textural sumptuousness to the suiting seen throughout. Meanwhile, a black mid-length jacket, made from long-haired calf, appears as the white shearling’s edgy counterpart. The colors are minimalist, but bright, incorporating flashes of a cornflower blue and rich burgundy among white, slate gray, and navy, bringing casual confidence to everyday dressing.
