RUNWAY: Marlon Gobel SS15

For Spring/Summer 2015, New York-based designer Marlon Gobel embarks on a lofty trip through "transhumanism", a fringe-y sect of science that's best known to the masses by a TV show with a cult following, Orphan Black. Though there are no clones at Gobel's show, the result of this machine-meets-human venture resulted in surprisingly wearable clothes and wearable tech, an apropos time since the Apple Watch was announced the day before this show. The tailored outerwear, from metallic croc jackets to a sublime neoprene trench, were highlights while a relaxed and almost unisex series of accessories added to the collection's futuristic feel (boleros & shrugs for men?). Kudos to Dominic Elvin who created the headpieces which almost stole the show. As for bottoms, they were in line with the relaxed cut and athletic fabrics that's been predominant in menswear this season.