Issey Miyake’s spring 2015 collection is like a breath of fresh air with its mostly monochromatic, neutral looks. Although the pieces gradually get brighter and more print-heavy, representing the spring season’s lively nature, the main focus of the collection is on keeping things simple in the color department. The most captivating part of the collection was its incorporation of unique textures, layered over each other.
The idea of textures for spring is definitely groundbreaking to me; after seeing far too many spring runway shows featuring airy botanical prints in similarly breezy fabrics in pastels or mega brights, I feel jaded. In an effort to spice up my usual routine, I decided to take note from Issey Miyake’s collection and try out mixing textures on my own.
I immediately reached for an oversized sweater in a very large purl knit and a recently acquired mini with a jacquard effect. The subdued colors and interesting layout of the non-floral pattern keeps it interesting and not mundane. I topped it all off with my favorite biker jacket, which actually features its own play on textures via the cushioning effect on the arms.
After slipping into some classic boots, I felt ready to face the world in my somewhat unconventional spring outfit. Not only does it go down a different route in terms of atypical patterns and textures for this season, it also offers some warmth for the not so beautiful temperatures with which spring usually begins in Jersey.
Get My Look: 1. An interestingly textured sweater. 2. A jacquard skirt. 3. A great biker jacket.
