The Tamesis
There’s an underlying lyricism to dressing after dark, and in Eudon Choi’s new Pre-Fall collection, the clothes speak to the aspirations of every party girl, from coiffed après-ski girls to feathered club girls. Choi found inspiration in the iconic 1980s Paris nightclub La Palace, which was once a hangout and research laboratory for young designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld.
It was a far cry from the minimalist Spring 2026 collection, and a style that spanned continents. For the collection, the designer was inspired by artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s Pueblo Revival-style home in New Mexico to create quirky marshmallow-colored shirts, hakama-style trousers, and casual blazers with modular slits. “We never lose complexity, but we want to have more fun this time,” Choi said. “Last year was a tough year for fashion and we wanted to lighten things up a bit. It starts with the huge influence of the ’80s.”
For Cui, dressing night A blend of sporty functionality, femme fatale tailoring and more directional, decadent details. A black-and-white eyelash feather column dress with a bow front almost shimmered. With his background in menswear, Choi likes to indulge and build on traditional black tie norms. There was a coat that was more swan-necked than funnel-necked, and there were cape-style blazers that buttoned up in the back to change the silhouette from casual to more sculptural. The tuxedo scarf shirt features asymmetrical pointed shoulders, perfect for dividing the club crowd while gliding to the bar.
All this without losing the soft temperament of the brand. Sweeter, more serene moments included layered lace dresses, parachute trousers, knitted suits that draped like silk, and shades of mint, butter, and pistachio.
