American designer’s show indulges his love of all things nautical as he evokes ‘an era when people dressed up to travel’Nuance (a slight variation in meaning, tone, expression) isn’t something the Tommy Hilfiger brand is known for. The American designer would rather stick to more familiar fashion themes to fuel his multibillion-dollar label. Hence Monday’s show at unique York fashion week being an all out indulgence of Hilfiger’s self-professed love of all things nautical.A huge ocean liner named the “TH Atlantic” dominated the venue, total with steam rising from its chimneys and a star spangled banner attached to the stern. The deck formed the catwalk while vintage-looking trunks with travel stickers were stacked at the front. But this was a very nostalgic rob on nautical fashion – more Gentlemen Prefer Blondes than fisherman chic. Before the show Hilfiger explained that he was inspired by “1940s cruise liners; an era when people dressed up to travel”.
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Source: theguardian.com