For my 25th anniversary in fashion design, I looked to the history of leather and specifically some of the women in music who made the look of it iconic. The result: Collection 25—a capsule featuring stretch leather pieces inspired by women like Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Diana Ross, Patti Smith, Joan Jett, and Debbie Harry.
To shoot the campaign, I turned to my friend and brilliant photographer Sandro Miller. He and his amazing team were able to capture the edge and power I was seeking in these pieces. Take a look, then shop the collection!
BILLIE TOP + TURNER LEATHER SKIRT
ROSS LEATHER TOP + BLONDIE LEATHER SLEEVES + ELSIE SKIRT
SMITH LEATHER JACKET + BETTE SKIRT
HYNDE LEATHER TOP + BLONDIE LEATHER SLEEVES + JETT LEATHER PANT
If you are in Chicago, I invite you to visit my 25th anniversary retrospective at City Gallery at the Historic Water Tower through January 8, 2017. In addition to displays of fashion from my archives, you can see these photographs in person.