The Tamesis
Alejandro Gómez Palomo, now living in Madrid, is in his tenth year of business and his third co-ed collection. He named the new lineup Limbo to refer to the uncertain state of the world. Fashion is almost an act of survival for him. “I find myself dressing up and going to work every morning for no reason. I think that’s what fashion does to us today.”
His clients put in the effort; they like something luxurious, lavish and tacky rather than sloppy and careless. This was reflected in the collection’s ’80s structure, starting with bold round-shouldered trench coats and sculpted waists, like the crisp, drapey hem on a gray pinstripe blazer and the saucer-like extension on a fringed lampshade dress. Less redundant and perhaps more effective were the checkerboard knits and sleeveless columns at the waist, with origami-like folded columns that allowed drama to the body in the garment.
Women’s waist decoration echoes men’s belts. Overall, Palomo’s men’s selection is softer and silkier and more inviting. Be more connected to your body. If we define “limbo” broadly as an in-between state, then Palomo would be better off lingering on looks 21 and 24, in which his and her clothes are swapped. She looks more relaxed and he looks more sculpted. It’s a win-win situation.
