Raquel Allegra says yes to this dress…and everything else. “This collection is all about that feeling of ‘yes,'” she shared during a recent Zoom call. “The response of the cells in your body to the word yes, and the power I believe you carry within and without when you say yes to your heart, your desires, and your truth in your life .
Her carefully edited spring collection has her characteristic ease, but in a more minimalist way. “Our collection is smaller than ever; there are 20 styles in total and that’s it. “When you commit to keeping those 20 styles relevant, the adventure becomes more challenging. So we’re starting with Some risks were taken in a considered way, but it was a quieter collection. The black linen suit was actually an all-over print designed by Allegra and her team to make the fabric look “like it’s been degraded in the sun.” . The raw hem and seam details further add to the illusion of an old garment, making it look like it’s been mended. Another trompe l’oeil effect was applied to a pair of slim-fitting trousers, which were gathered at the hems to look like they had been shibori-dyed. “Because of the nature of indigo, it’s literally impossible to make a silk garment like this out of real indigo and have it look like that and stay that way over time,” she explains. Her cashmere sweater is hand-embroidered with innocent hearts and the word “yes.” “You wear your heart on your sleeve; the idea is to say yes to your heart.
