Brock Collection Fall 2020: Amongst The Ruffles, A New Kind Of Romance Took Its Turn On The NYFW Runway
If signature Brock Collection is this decade's answer to Amy and Beth March, the new collection has Jo's name written all over it
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: Models walk the runway for the Brock Collection during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)
They say to start the way you mean to finish, but designers Laura Vassar and Kristopher Brock seemed to switch the phrase on its head at New York Fashion Week, using their finale look as a hint of what’s to come for Brock Collection.
Those in attendance at the early afternoon show were treated to Brock Collection’s signature Victorian-inspired dresses, filled with ruffles, plaid and floral fabrics that would make Little Woman‘s Beth and Amy March have perhaps their biggest sisterly screaming match to date. Inspiration was found in centuries-old oil paintings – where the faded flowers seen on floor-length dresses were found – as well as English gardens at midnight.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway for the Brock Collection during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway for the Brock Collection during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Peter White/WireImage)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway for the Brock Collection during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Peter White/WireImage)
But for every romantic look came a tailored one to match, something Vassar and Brock noted was a big focus for the Southern Californian brand moving forwards. Fitted blazers were worn over top of midi-length dresses and even the most romantic of gowns were pulled in at the waist by thin belts and fitted trench coats.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway for the Brock Collection during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Peter White/WireImage)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway for the Brock Collection during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Peter White/WireImage)
In fact, the show’s final look, which is said to be the collection’s hero piece, featured not one ruffle in sight. Rather, a belted tailored black tuxedo took its turn down the runway, a design that, though minimal, was incredibly memorable – Is this the future of the Brock Collection woman? If so, Jo March will swoon.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 09: A model walks the runway for the Brock Collection during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Peter White/WireImage)
