The cowboy aesthetic isn’t exactly what many people would have in mind for Sandy Liang, whose label is a proud streetwear staple in New York City. But given that Liang is one to make clothes through deconstruction and collaging, a galactic cowboy and cowgirl were what became of her Pre-Fall 2019 Collection. Still, her designs looked nothing like anyone would expect, especially given the inspiration. Firstly (and fortunately) there weren’t any ten-gallon hats nor suede fringes in the mix. There were, however, interesting mixes of textiles that were unusually equestrian yet urban at the same time. The first look exemplified this down to a tee—a fitted crushed velvet t-shirt paired with a hybrid hoopskirt of denim and metallic taffeta. You could still see that the denim part of the garment came from what used to be a pair of shorts, while the shimmering ruched taffeta was a futuristic kind of “Clementine.” Other items that are sure to pique some interest include a black leather-paneled puffer jacket, a flashy pair of velvet bike shorts for men, and all the acid-washed pieces of denim. The sense of humor here is staggering yet, at the same time, made for interesting articles of fashion that are bound to make waves in the streetwear market.
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Photo: Kathy Lo / Courtesy of Sandy Liang
