Sies Marjan A/W 2018

Models are seen wearing ombre fur scarfs and coats, paired with layered crepe dresses and tops

Sies Marjan A/W 2018.

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Scene Setting: The area surrounding Madison Square Garden in Manhattan is not what you would call a charming place, but a forgotten building in its shadow proved to be a fitting venue for the rising design brand, Sies Marjan. Set on an austere, concrete column-filled floor, designer Sander Lak dreamt up a prismatic light installation that morphed and collided together to match his holographic collection, which cut through the dull interior like a knife.

Mood Board: Colour has quickly become Lak’s calling card and with this latest collection, he easily surpassed expectation. Dream-like mixes of ice blue, peach and lemon, were as alluring as muddled shades of dusty blue, mint and sunflower. Light and whimsical, but never frivolous, the alchemic combinations came together as ombréd dresses, degradé fur coats and gathered tulle overlays on iridescent satin that caught the eye in the most pleasing way.

Best in Show: A series of dresses that featured sculptural pleating and draping were especially alluring. Cascading with a freeness of hand and an affinity to the body, these delicate garments struck an ideal balance of being easy to wear while also packing a visual punch.

Models are seen wearing exotic-coloured ombre dresses and shirts — Sies Marjan A/W 2018.

Models are seen wearing faux fur shawls and scarfs — Sies Marjan A/W 2018.

Models wear florescent jackets, teddy coats and pearl-like wrap dresses layered with mesh — Sies Marjan A/W 2018.

Models can be seen in coloured tailored jackets and an oversized pink teddy coat with gold buttons — Sies Marjan A/W 2018.

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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.