Tory Burch S/S 2016

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Scene setting: There was a spiritual Tibetan aura to Tory Burch's S/S runway show. Staged at the David Koch theatre within Lincoln Centre, Burch installed a statuesque pair of weathered temple doors and a broken tile floor to enhance the sense of serenity already at the scene.

Mood board: The collection was focused on contrasts: tweed pencil skirts boasted soft frayed edges, guipure lace dresses were realised in eye-catching two tone hues, while pinstriped cotton tunics were adorned with vibrant embroidery and left cut open on both sides, perfect for layering with shorts. Cotton-linen jacquard kaftans (also fringed) were rustic, yet refined and joined graphically patterned trousers and shift dresses in being unexpected, but unconditionally Tory Burch.

Finishing touches: Accessories have always been an important facet of Burch's empire and this season's dramatic offering possessed an heirloom-like quality. Ornate chandelier earrings jostled with a slew of sculptural high heels for our attention. Inspired by a slice of natural bark, the shoes varied between textured, baroque heels and more minimal block ones that were paired with thin gold straps.

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Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans

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Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.