Liam A/W 2016
Say hello to idiosyncratic sensuality with Liam Autumn 2016, as we move to the beat of Connan Mockasin’s new album Caramel. Connan built the album on the idea of what caramel might be like in sonic form, which ultimately inspired designer Emily Miller-Sharma to join the psych-pop troubadour on his musical journey and “make a collection that feels just like the album sounds”.
The songs weave trippy soul beats and effects that are both unsettling and comforting to your ears. For Liam, it translates to a slightly undone silhouette, distinct and flush with character.
Purposeful clashes, like tassels dangling off the front of a silk camisole, feel appropriately challenging, but also flirtatious and fun too. An hourglass dress coat is treated in similar fashion, as an exaggerated waist is centered by an oversized gold button. The same goes for pattern manipulations. Off-kilter twists and folds create subtle interest in fabrics, while plackets are stitched not at the back, but the front.
Composition offers up a similar riot. With an embroidered daisy lace reworked to feel fresh, and less connected to its natural origins. The autumnal palette continues the collection’s fascination for contrast, cutting in with rich, earthen hues like turmeric, and freshening up with blue.
Where Connan tweaks and flips sound, Liam has the same tactile appreciations, taking a considered look at music which oozes on and doesn’t shy away from strange.
Longsleeve Sonic Dress
Caesura HeelWeirdly Gown
Lila HeelSonic Trench Dress
Sonic Pant
Caesura HeelAleatory Tank
Sonic A-line Skirt
Caesura HeelWeirdly Top
Sonic Pant
Caesura HeelEcho Dress
Caesura HeelGalaxy Turtlenck
Galaxy Skirt
Caesura HeelCalore Jacket
Calore Shift
Galaxy Turtleneck
Caesura HeelCalore Shift
Galaxy Turtleneck
Caesura HeelAleatory Longsleeve
Aleatory Pant
Caesura HeelLoco Gown Melisma Frock
Caesura HeelSonic Gown
Sonic Bodysuit
Lila HeelSonic Gown
Lila HeelSonic Gown
Lila HeelAleatory Trench
Sonic Top
Sonic Wrap Skirt
Lila HeelSonic Bodysuit
Sonic Wrap Skirt
Lila HeelSonic Tank
Sonic Bodysuit
Sonic Pant
Lila HeelTrip Pantsuit
Caesura HeelTrip Top
Trip Skirt
Caesura HeelTrip Shift
Caesura HeelSonic Coat
Comfy Sweater
Trip Skirt
Caesura HeelSonic Coat
Caesura HeelWeirdly Camisole
Sonic Pant
Weirdly Scrunchie
Caesura HeelWeirdly Slip
Lila HeelSonic Dress
Lila HeelAleatory Tank
Sonic Pant
Caesura HeelSonic Gown
Lila HeelSonic Gown
Lila HeelWeirdly Top
Sonic Pant
Caesura HeelLoco Dress
Lila HeelWeirdly Coat
Sonic Pant
Caesura HeelMelisma Dress
Lila HeelMelisma Top
Playhouse Pant
Lila HeelAleatory Trench
Aleatory Tank
Playhouse Pant
Lila HeelWeirdly Dress
Caesura HeelAleatory Sweater
Sonic Pant
Caesura HeelWeirdly Dress
Sonic Turtleneck
Caesura HeelMelisma Coat
Sonic Turtleneck
Sonic Pant
Caesura HeelMelisma Coat
Galaxy Turtleneck
Caesura Heel