Vibes, energies, spirits, moods—whatever you want to call that ephemeral whoosh that turns something basic into something special—they are the playground for 6397. Since the brand’s inception, it’s offered a well considered, grungy alternative to other women’s wardrobing brands. Yes they offer pants you can wear to the office, but theirs are imbued with a skate girl spirit that may also work during your life at play.
For resort 2023, nearly a year into working with a new designer, the 6397 proposition has shifted into, dare I say it, serious clothes. It’s not overly serious, but the collection is composed in a way that’s less slapdash tomboy and more thoughtful artist. Take a filmy chartreuse turtleneck, it’s color is so fine-tuned to that Northern Renaissance shade you might think it was Dries Van Noten. And the tonal eggplant-on-black floral silk skirt it’s paired with? More formal but every bit as cool as past seasons.
The vibe shift isn’t a bad thing. In polishing up around the edges, 6397 will open up its customer base. And the brand surely hasn’t lost any heart. On top of its roomy slate blazers and cool cobalt cargos, it’s continuing its partnership with Creative Growth, featuring work from its artists on tees and, yes, even that tonal floral.
