Raffaella Hanley continued her sustainable, DIY ethos for Lou Dallas' fall 2024 line, creating a collection that was inspired by the wide variety of unusable materials she sourced.
“It was a lot of fabrics and mixing them,” Hanley said. “It's like a mix. I feel like it's just layering a lot of different elements that might not work together at first and then it all ends up singing in this cohesive way at the end.”
The collection embodied the designer's kitsch and homespun design codes, with several styles created with multiple colors and textures from materials Hanley sourced from the Internet and Ragfinders of Los Angeles.
While many of the pieces were a hodgepodge of fabrics, certain styles offered a clearer focus through a common color story or mood. Take the collection's final dress, a lavender lace and corduroy corset paired with a metallic mini skirt accented with blue ruffles, which reflected a feminine vibe. Another standout look was a red floral dress enhanced with red lace details. Both looks showcased the designer's skill in combining deadstock fabrics to give the garment a sense of novelty.
While the fall collection showcased the designer's ability to transform dead fabrics into extravagant looks that appeal to a particular customer, it generally lacked a sense of cohesion and refinement.
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