Monarchy Collection for Spring 2008 looks punky prep

We love Monarchy Collection’s designer denim and duds for their subtle detailing and intricate designs. Enticing graphics flow across most of their men’s tops, and Monarchy Denim features Soutash and British pocket embroideries.

Just off the runway from Los Angeles Fashion Week, the Spring 2008 Monarchy Collection maintains the brand’s look of sophisticated destruction while losing some of the more industrial elements seen this fall. Their spring show softens the style by mixing an air of prep-school standout with punky dropout. Aside from the occasional leather corset and flouncing denim skirt, the clothing is almost genderless: Men wore soft purple sweaters and ladies sported grunge belts and ripped denim. The only real differences seemed to be fit – guys looked casual and relaxed in their loose-cut apparel while the women sported styles that were slim and snug.

Country club sweaters, polos, and pinstripes shared the stage with Mohawks, distressed denim, and leather boots. Men’s collared shirts, vests, suspenders, and scarves were common fare throughout the show. Some pieces like the ladies linen Daisy Dukes and leather girdles might not fair well off the runway, but a solid assortment of jackets, sweaters, and denim staples will likely wear well this spring.



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