The Nicholas Daley Spring/Summer 2027 "Sonic Tapestry" collection draws inspiration from the Spiritual Jazz movement, translating its expressive energy into garments shaped by texture, color, and craftsmanship. Influenced by artists including Don Cherry, Laraaji, Gary Bartz, and Kahil El'Zabar, the collection incorporates graphics inspired by Swedish artist Moki Cherry alongside tactile fabrics and archival references. A collaboration with West Yorkshire quilter Chris English introduces reconstructed patchwork textiles made from archived Nicholas Daley materials, featured on a Harrington-style jacket and the brand's signature patchwork kilt.
Continuing to explore the designer's Scottish and Jamaican heritage, the collection also debuts a custom thistle camouflage that combines Scotland's national flower with the Jamaican hibiscus across ripstop shirting and the new Miles Work Jean. The Nicholas Daley Spring/Summer 2027 "Sonic Tapestry" collection will extend beyond the runway during New York Fashion Week with two live performances at the Blue Note on September 15 and 16
Patchwork Fashion Collections
Nicholas Daley's Sonic Tapestry Explores Spiritual Jazz Influence
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