admin Every season, Apiece Apart designers Starr Hout and Laura Cramer center their assortment of easy, wearable separates around a broader spirit or mood. For fall, they were feeling inspired by the idea of being grounded in nature—brought to life via cozy, earthy separates that could be easily paired with one another. “We were inspired by this connotation of nature and design—that design can cohabitate with Mother Earth,” says Hout. “We think that’s where modern design comes from.”
The natural focus for fall is appropriate, given that their collections are centered in sustainable practices. The leading launch of the season, for one, is their big foray into eco-friendly denim; three new jean styles made of regenerative cotton, ranging in fit from baggy to tapered with a twisted seam. “We’re working with the cleanest denim factory in the world, (Saitex,)” says Cramer. “They recycle 98 percent of the water that they use. All of our pieces just came to life with denim in the mix—it got really cool and relaxed.”
Elsewhere in the line, there was an emphasis on fall staples that can be dressed up or down. Loose tailoring looked crisp and clean, especially the ’70s-style corduroy suits. Their classic topcoat can be paired with just about anything. “It’s really easy to wear throughout the winter, layered up in all sorts of ways,” says Hout. There were also sustainable approaches to the outerwear; the oversized bomber jackets are made of organic cotton and recycled nylon, while their fuzzy shearling coats are made of recycled polyester—and feel like the real deal.
Their dressier evening pieces, meanwhile, were designed with ease and practicality in mind—for the girl on the go. Their pretty floral dresses were made of a soft Habitat silk. “We always think of what makes a print something that you’d wear the hell out of,” says Hout. A black “Palisade” skirt featured subtle, but beautiful, pleating work along the front, while macrame lace dresses veered into sexier territory. “We’ve been playing with the idea of sheerness and body positivity,” says Hout. “You can wear it with a bodysuit underneath—or nothing!”
