For this spring’s lineup, Duckie Brown designers Steven Cox and Daniel Silver exposed a vibrant mix of nostalgic Duckie pieces alongside fresh creations. This blend arises when one rummages through old belongings and feels inspired to reimagine them. Coincidentally, the duo is currently sorting through their West Village studio before shipping it to Greece, where they are in the process of building their new residence. “Duckie Brown is definitely taking root over there, and we’ve transitioned from this apartment that Daniel acquired in the ’80s, where we birthed Duckie Brown, into something of a rebirth—well, that’s a tough term—but it’s akin to clearing off a desk and hitting reset,” said Cox with his usual gusto. Among their offerings is an oversized yellow suit (2016) styled with a new pink blouse; a jacket featuring trompe l’oeil beaded medals (2006) paired with their classic red silk jacquard big shirt (new) and plaid trousers (2012); a stunning green cashmere coat (2007) layered over a new paisley silk jacquard robe, and fresh pink wide-leg trousers. A striking red and blue patterned jacquard coat from 2014 retains its charm just as it did a decade ago. All items are available for purchase.
“Our new additions feature all Duckie Brown staples: silk trousers, the tuxedo short, long skirts and dresses, all crafted from crepe de chine and silk—we can’t really work with wool in Greece,” Cox noted. Their inspirations stemmed primarily from two sources; first, the bathrobes worn by Josh O’Connor in The Durrells of Corfu, and second, the test swatches they painted on the walls of their Brooklyn studio while determining the color palette for their house in Greece. The hues of pink and green from their kitchen and living area were mirrored in their clothing designs. (One of their loyal clients, Frank, has already snagged a kitchen-pink shirt.) An innovative skirt crafted from white fabric with the word SAMPLE printed on it was inspired by their summer trip to SCAD, where they consulted with the senior class and met a student named Kaj Nielsen. “When we first encountered him, we were taken by the fabric, and the following day, he presented it to us, beautifully wrapped,” described Cox. They say home is where the heart resides, but when the essence is woven into the garments, home can truly be wherever you wish it to be. We eagerly anticipate the next chapter of Duckie Brown.
