Whitney Pozgay s collections for Whit are often geographically inspired, and Fall 2014 was one such outing. Thankfully, the designer s concepts never overshadow the collection and, per usual, Whit presented an easily wearable assortment for those who like their fashion with a bit of fun. This season, Pozgay drew upon the whimsical folklore and mid-century modernity of Scandinavia for the prints and palette. A standout graphic print of blown-up black ink splats, which Pozgay dubbed "inky cow," was featured on a sleeveless silk dress that gathered asymmetrically at one shoulder, and was echoed in small-spotted calf-hair Chelsea boots—one of several styles in Whit s first season of footwear, produced with Jacques Levine. "We ve always wanted to do a Rorschach test," said Pozgay, and the prints were just abstract enough to be open to interpretation—spiky blue thistles on cream silk chiffon looked a little like marijuana leaves, and a vintage print of concentric orbs that reappeared in pale pink, black, cream, and jade might have been olives, moons, or billiard balls. Richly textured pieces, like a subtly holographic skirt, popcorn-surfaced sweatshirts, and a shearling-paneled quilted wool coat, added some depth to the whimsy.
Pozgay loves a pinafore, and said when she discovered via Instagram that customers were wearing a previous season s with nothing underneath, she raised the armholes on a little leather dress she showed atop a striped long-sleeved tee. "For versatility!" she added with a laugh, sounding slightly scandalized by the spare styling of social media. It s obvious the designer is tuned in to her audience: Models were accessorized with not only her new shoe collection but also Warby Parker sunglasses and swinging pendants from Lizzie Fortunato—just like real girls.
