When preparing your new season wardrobe, don't miss these cutting-edge designer collections, from Adam Lippes, Atlein, Co, Brandon Maxwell, Monse, and Sara Battaglia, the ones to watch, and of course, wear right now.
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Co // L.A.-based designers Stephanie Danan and Justin Kern create inspired collections of voluminous yet wearable pieces that artfully challenge how we define timelessness.
Co Cable Knit Cashmere Blend Sweater, Co Pebbles Embroidered Mesh Midi Skirt
Sara Battaglia // Feminine structure meets luxe slouch. "Enhancing a sense of movement is paramount; it's sensual and alluring and gives strength and confidence," Italian designer Sara Battaglia told Vogue, "but always in a gentle, elegant way."
Sara Battaglia Stretch Wool Blazer, Sara Battaglia Crepe Cady Turtleneck Blouse, Sara Battaglia Crepe Cady Wide Leg Pants
Sara Battaglia Leopard Jacquard Trench Coat
Brandon Maxwell // This celeb stylist turned designer—and recently minted CFDA member—focuses his made-in-NYC line on sharp tailoring and sleek yet sculptural forms.
Brandon Maxwell Silk, Mohair & Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, Brandon Maxwell Genuine Calf Hair Pencil Skirt
Adam Lippes // The American designer explores the idea of ease with sumptuous minimalism and beautiful proportions.
Adam Lippes Fringe Trim Twill Woven Dress
Monse // Women who "appreciate the unexpected" will revel in the poetic asymmetry, deconstructed shirting and dramatic color flourishes of Monse, launched by industry alums—and life partners—Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim.
Monse Knotted Velvet High/Low Top, Monse Leather Cargo Pants
Atlein // Within Atlein's first year, founder Antonin Tron won the ANDAM First Collections Prize and was named an LVMH finalist, thanks in part to his masterful manipulation of jersey into fluid, body-contouring silhouettes.
Atlein Jersey Jacquard Draped Maxi Dress