Yeehaw! Tanya Taylor brings a Canadian eye to Americana for a pre-fall collection that nods to TikTik’s “farm girl” obsession. The most obvious riffs on the source are refreshingly abstracted bandana-style prints, and denim, which is used on a wear-forever A-line paneled skirt and used for patch pockets on cotton separates. Taylor also made use of apron silhouettes—see the blue-and-white striped dress with embellishment on the bodice layered over a charming white tee with striped bows at the shoulders.
Layering is a theme that is repeated throughout the offering, as it’s an easy way to create a new look. Taylor says she’s seeing a return to dresses and responded accordingly: There are slip-style dresses, frocks featuring mixed prints and handkerchief hems, as well as voluminous dresses made of yards of fabric that swish around the body or can be tamed with a belt. The more fitted silhouettes, like a warm brown “tennis” dress; a one-piece that looks like two, featuring a tan button-front vest and pleated black skirt; and a balletic tank dress in tonal shades of persimmon commanded attention. If you are in the market for khakis, look no further than Taylor’s; at once sharp and slouchy, they feature wide legs, deep pleats, and sit easily on the hip bones, and possess a versatility that allows them to convey a down-home or downtown vibe.
