Ohne Titel has been making a splash in fashion ever since its launch in 2006. Designers Flora Gill and Alexa Adams met while studying at Parsons; in seasons past, the line's been synonymous with architectural innovation and soft, feminine draping. Yesterday's show at Bumble & Bumble was no different. A parade of wet-haired models clad in structured blazers, embellished sheer tops and leggings, and stunning knit skirts and dresses was received with heavy applause from a crowd that included Dazed and Confused's Jefferson Hack, Elle's Kate Lanphear, and Visionnaire's Celia Dean. Likewise noteworthy wasn't the models clothing -- but rather the color of their skin.
By my reckoning, nearly half the models that strutted their stuff on the catwalk weren't Caucasian. That's a significantly higher count than I've seen on any runway this season. So in addition to creating a collection of clothes that fashionistas the world over are going to be especially eager to get their hands on, Gill and Adams have shown that their vision of women is likewise a diverse and well-rounded one. Bravo on all accounts.


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