Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim Celebrate 10 Years of Monse with Resort Collection
Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim are gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Monse in September. Their tightly edited resort collection looked back at favorite Monse-isms, both their own and those of their customers. The focus was on “topsy-turvy staples.”
A standout piece from the collection was a two-in-one puffer jacket constructed from separate jackets joined at the waist, with the bottom jacket being thinner to eliminate bulk. This innovative approach was also seen in colorblocked cardigans, a deconstructed fair isle sweater, a classic businessman striped cotton poplin shirt, and a two-toned denim jacket with a suede collar.
The outerwear in the collection was particularly strong, with a trench-style cropped jacket in chocolate suede or black leather featuring a double lapel that could easily become a staple in anyone’s closet. Another standout piece was a trompe l’oeil style hoodie “underneath” a blazer, with the hoodie’s scrunched arms layered over the jacket’s sleeves, in a black leather and heathered gray construction.
For more formal occasions, the collection included party-ready pieces such as slinky sequined gowns and a studded mesh shirt paired with easy flared pants, all in shades of chocolate-copper that added an unexpected allure. Studs were also used to embellish knits, including a colorblocked turtleneck that turned out to be two turtlenecks in one. Garcia explained, “We didn’t have the front of one and the back of the other, so we just married them. That’s usually how the best little experiments come to life. It ended up being one of my favorite pieces.”
Overall, the 10th-anniversary resort collection from Monse is a testament to the brand’s unique and innovative approach to fashion, combining unexpected elements to create modern and exciting pieces that are sure to stand out in any wardrobe.
