“It’s all about confidence, boldness and strength,” said Ramon Martin backstage at the Tome runway show. The designer and his colleague, Ryan Lobo, were inspired by the independence and power of feminist artists Barbara Kruger and Mona Hatoum for their fall collection, which felt quirky and captivating. Oversize, sometimes exaggerated, silhouettes gave a strong attitude to key looks: a trench with an eye sketched on the back, which was paired with a dress featuring a maxi bow; and cocoon coats, crafted from natural treated shearling from Vermont, worn over roomy shirts and fluid dresses with a more fragile feel.
The duo introduced a romantic touch via the ruffles used to embellish a range of pieces, including a shirt layered over a vinyl turtleneck and matched with a flowy skirt. In keeping with the label’s sustainable approach, up-cycled denim was reworked for patchwork pants and skirts with a cool, vintage-like look, while shirts from the brand’s old stocks were revamped and incorporated in the lineup.
