The collision of 70’s louche sexiness, tailored androgyny and post punk irreverence, create a clash of ideologies that is at the core of every MCQ story.
MCQ Women SS16 collection showcases journeys through New York’s Post Punk ‘No Wave’ scene of the late 1970’s & mid-80’s – evoking Mudd Club’s punks & club kids, before ultimately reaching a destination that’s firmly rooted in the present. Blending nostalgia with modern fabrications and adding ‘hard’ details such as exposed zips and domed studs, the collection further articulates the MCQ philosophy of corrupting the everyday.
Short and sharp or long and fluid, the MCQ SS16 collection is all about creating versatility. Just as hemlines rise and fall, palazzo pants in semi sheer georgette contrast with high waisted hot pants, cleverly juxtaposing the provocative with the nonchalant.
Cropped jersey tops reflect a body beautiful culture that evokes the mid 80s. Alternatively, slim belts, with oversized circular buckles and detachable chains traditionally worn by rockers & punks, bring a fetishistic edge to the collection. Loose metallic harnesses provide a strange glittering exoskeleton that can be worn over denim or knitwear, or fastened more formally from shoulder to waist.
Conversely, polka dot prints on silk georgette sit nostalgically alongside the conceptual.
Adopting similar prints in a range of silhouettes, demonstrates the difference between the aloof and flirtatious.
Honesty of intention is approached through exposed zips, stating their purpose as more than just a fastening, while also controlling fabric by tightening voluminous shapes. Contrast stitching is designed to be seen and celebrates the make process, rather than hiding it.
Decorative elements also lend a further sense of luxury. Double-layered rodeo fringes add movement to skirts and trousers, and metal studs outline the contours of sheer tops and dresses. Knitwear contrasts semi sheer fine gauge pieces with flat perforated surfaces in ivory and arsenic green.
