Kym Ellery is looking to toughen up the look of her minimalist bohemian aesthetic this season. With cool biker chicks on Ellery’s Spring 2017 mood board, the extreme flared trousers and witchy bell sleeves that she’s known for took on different proportions today. Her rendition of classic moto pants was exactly what you'd expect: cropped at the ankle with a gentle flare and replete with heavy metal ring pulls and zippers. The Australian designer has been experimenting with the idea of track pants lately—and the best in show were high-waisted and came with a floor-sweeping hemline.
Ellery’s spin on the biker jacket was less recognizable. In fact, the ruched sleeves on one sandy-colored piece were more Game of Thrones than Easy Rider—and all the better for it. Paired with a long tiered skirt, the overall look was a nice evolution of the line’s dramatic silhouettes. There were several iterations of the curvilinear shirtdresses that have been percolating for the past few seasons too. The standout frocks had a slinkier line, though. (Picture mesh-like turtleneck dresses studded with flower embellishments—a cool combination of rebel and romance.)
The label recently added footwear to its growing business and it’s easy to understand why the trendy block-heeled boots are marching out of the stores. Accessories fans looking to stand out might want to check out Ellery’s jacquard stomper boots that lace up past the thigh—a statement piece that’s well worth its weight.
