Having recently launched their little-sister Viva Vena line, Vena Cava s Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai now have another outlet for their whimsical prints and flirty frocks, which have driven sales in the past but also cramped creative growth in a certain sense. Finding a contemporary home for those more commercial pieces meant the design duo was able to refocus on making "future heirlooms," and it resulted in a strong lineup. Interestingly enough, Mayock said it reminded her of their debut collection, nearly a decade ago—talk about coming full circle.
There was an emphasis on new volumes and "extreme basics," according to Mayock. A snug cropped jacket paired with ultra-wide palazzo pants was a playful take on suiting; and a slim, midi-length pencil skirt with a detachable lapel detail also riffed on the traditional tuxedo. Enveloping, oversize wool coats added a polished finish to several outfits but still had that slightly witchy vibe that is identifiably Vena Cava. Speaking of, they didn t drop pattern completely, and incorporated a mystical collage with seeing-eye motifs into several memorable looks that put their progress this season into perspective.
