Thom Browne’s boyfriend Andrew Bolton, the current director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, moved the annual Met Gala exhibition back to New York to support him. Thom Browne not only moved the 2022 spring/summer collection from Paris to New York, but also drew inspiration from this.
The collection echoes the annual theme of the Met Gala, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.” Thom Browne chose to blend the minimalism that the New York fashion scene brought up in the 90s into the clothing. Many simple designs can be seen on the runway, with the brand’s iconic gray as the main tone, mixed with fabrics like pinstripes and houndstooth, applied to a variety of straight silhouette garments.
Seemingly simple clothes conceal countless detailed designs. The simpler the style, the higher the precision of the clothing proportions. Features like long body jumpsuit-style tops, asymmetrical sleeve designs, cape-style jacket tops, etc., all showcase the spirit of the “Less is More” aesthetic.
As always, the brand’s classic grey suit remains a focal point on the runway, with suits of varying shades of grey layered to create a multi-dimensional look. Featuring small padded shoulder vests, long tailored jackets, and cropped trousers, Thom Browne showcases a new creative perspective on classic design.
Additionally, Thom Browne once again removes gender labels through clothing, incorporating pleated skirts and long skirts into men’s suits, or wearing high heels, showcasing gender inclusivity and sartorial diversity.
