For his new collection, Dennis Basso conjured a sultry fall garden. Basso is a romantic at heart and that sensibility really showed this season, especially in the rich color palette he chose. There were deep purples, sapphires, and blushes that did well to illuminate the chilly-weather flora and fauna he used as a starting point.
The designer is always quick to point out that he’s been in business for some 30 years and as such he is constantly evolving with the changing tides of the industry and his clientele. This season, he updated his aesthetic by introducing a wider range of cropped furs as well as longer, versatile fur vests and even a utility parka lined with fur. A chinchilla-lined puffer was the strongest in the outerwear category.
There was fluidity in both the day and evening dresses, a seamlessness that carried over to the styling. Basso paired a bomber jacket with a ruffled evening gown, and broadtail shorts with an ombré crepe satin duster. The romance was there, but it was a romance that might appeal to a number of different age groups. Basso is keeping up and not compromising his design sensibility in the process.
