Derek Lam Spring 2016

NEW YORK — To cite the legendary Nina Simone in the program notes to any collection about to hit the runway is to make a bold claim in relation to an even bolder legacy. Derek Lam did just that midday Sunday and went with a strong casting to transmit the inspiration he felt for the late singer. Just how strong is evidenced in the identity of the show opener, none other than Lineisy Montero. The Dominican beauty took to the runway in the opening berth wearing a saffron crochet ribbon jersey camisole, black silk gauze shirt, gray poplin skirt, and a natural lace-up boot. The runway music might be been André Rieu’s Bolero, but that does not mean the spirit of Miss Simone was not felt throughout the collection and no more keenly than in its opening look. Also on the afternoon Grace Hartzel, Binx, and Laura Julie featured on the runway. Credits include: Client, Derek Lam; Collection, Women’s Ready-To-Wear Spring 2016; Clothing design, Derek Lam; Styling, Elissa Santisi; Hair, Orlando Pita with Phyto Paris and BaByliss®Pro; Makeup, Tom Pecheux with Maybelline New York; Manicure, Jin Soon Choi for JINsoon; Music, Frédéric Sanchez; Production, KCD; Casting, James Scully; Video, Damien Neva.