It would be a crime not to begin with Peter Do in the context of any New York Fashion Week content. Since nascence—Tumblr fashion-ites will know—Peter Do captured the heart of the city. Those who wear Do are modern, unbothered, impenetrable; Peter was what Joan of Arc would’ve chosen if she were battling the patriarchy in the 21st century.
Calling the collection (and the line, in general) androgynous feels trite, overdone perhaps, in this day and age. Using the binaries (oh, how they juxtapose!) feels a little cheap, too. Peter Do is energy, not gender; fingerprint, instead of some iteration. Boundaries may be blurred but the structure is clear. The signature silhouette can be described in one word. Power.
There’s a throughline in every season, but it’s the kind of consistency that’s gratifying. Peter Do evolves with you, for you, delivering just what you needed but couldn’t quite put your finger on. Like: oversized coats with sloped shoulders and visible running stitches—explicit permission to take up space—and billowing, wide-leg trousers—an outright affirmation to announce your presence and make noise. These are the pieces we need as we re-enter the world. Bare décolletages, slivers of midriff, a slit across the thigh; who knew two simple slices could make all the difference?
SHOP PETER DO
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{images via, ph: Greg Kessler}
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