With New York Fashion Week on the horizon and the men’s shows nearly closed, it’s time for the Cut’s seasonal feature “One Word, One Shot.” We asked 207 designers to explain their spring 2016 inspiration in one phrase and one image. This time around, Jeremy Scott looked to Nickelodeon and BCBG chose break-dancers. Hood by Air found a creative wellspring in foggy streets, Tracy Reese drew inspiration from Detroit, and Zero + Maria Cornejo presented some thrillingly barren rocks. Click ahead to see exclusive sketches and go behind the scenes with Thom Browne, Tory Burch, J.Crew, and many, many more.
Oscar de la Renta Juxtaposition.
Photo: Steven Jackson/Steven Jackson
Katie Ermilio Spanish Green.
Nhi Nguyen, The Art Institutes Future.
Bahareh Memarian, The Art Institutes Sultry.
Stephanie Castanon, The Art Institutes Elemental.
German Madrigal, The Art Institutes Sleek.
Lavan Chxeidze, The Art Institutes Challenge.
Alejandra Insunsa, The Art Institutes Futuristic.
Zero + Maria Cornejo Awe of nature.
Coach Ice Ice Baby.
Baja East Electric Hum.
Cristina Ruales Moss.
Haus Alkire Anthropomorphic.
Derek Lam Mobile.
Foundrae Katagami.
Perry Ellis TechnoTweed.
DEXTERDEXTERDEXTER "Play something, Joe! 'Maniac!' Play a ballet! Play 'Ribbon in the Sky' ... or ... play ... something. Play 'ENDLESS LOVE... DEXTERDEXTERDEXTER "Play something, Joe! 'Maniac!' Play a ballet! Play 'Ribbon in the Sky' ... or ... play ... something. Play 'ENDLESS LOVE'!!" —Diana Ross, Live in Central Park
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