In the world of fashion, 6397 has emerged as a beacon of innovation and timeless style. Season after season, the label’s designs have captivated the industry with their unique blend of youthful energy and sophisticated elegance. For their Resort 2024 collection, Stella Ishii and Lizzie Owens embarked on a journey to explore a softer, more mature aesthetic, while maintaining their commitment to wearable, desirable designs.
The result is a collection that exudes a harmonious balance between comfort and sophistication. Owens’s presence at 6397 has brought a new level of introspection and depth to their work, allowing them to distill a myriad of references into the kind of clothes we’d all like to live in.
Central to the collection is the concept of perfectly touched, perfectly balanced pieces. This is evident in the impeccably slouchy double-breasted jacket cut in a lightweight twill, and a bomber jacket (with no cinching at the hem or cuffs) made in a liquid-y cotton. A standout piece is the fantastic shirtdress constructed from the most weightless of fabrics, its collar stitched down for a trompe l’œil effect together with a non-functional placket.
Owens describes the relaxed trench as the beginning of their exploration into softer territory. This piece embodies the collection’s effortless elegance, making it a versatile wardrobe staple.
Throughout the collection, the influence of various sources is subtly woven into the designs. Pinned on the 6397 moodboard were a variety of images, including kids, New York women, and snapshots of Junya Watanabe’s fall 2004 ready-to-wear show. The most compelling result of the Owens and Ishii’s seasonal conversations remains their ability to absorb a myriad of references and distill them into the kind of clothes we’d all like to live in.
