Sustainable Luxury Runway: The Desert Dreams Collection by Larry D. Lee

Desert Dreams: A Study in Transformation

Curated for Goodwill x Columbia Fashion Week

Where the sand meets the soul. This collection is a testament to the Larry D. Lee philosophy: Luxury is not found in the price of the cloth, but in the vision of the Architect. Every piece was salvaged, reimagined, and reborn for the runway.

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

590141335_122165216204787310_2975104539837694293_n

590167841_122165217188787310_3468370839774581685_n

590155766_122165216612787310_6892685315796039122_n

589813977_122165214770787310_4669143995045075069_n_edited

589427625_122165216252787310_6304074170286423587_n

589723216_122165214704787310_9181691845776758157_n

588753320_122165214650787310_8306334439273034564_n_edited

589683258_122165210342787310_6718345824680483933_n

I was challenged to take the forgotten and make it unforgettable. Desert Dreams explores the mirage of the modern wardrobe-stripping back the excess to find teh core of a silhoutette. Using only thrifted materials, I engineered a collection that speaks to the resilience of style.

Bespoke brown corset over white tailored shirt with custom brown leather mini skirt with zipper detailing, Sustainable Couture by Larry D. Lee

High-end men's leopard print silk-style lounge set, creative direction by Larry D. Lee

Bespoke yellow architectural cape by Larry D. Lee Atelier, Columbia Fashion Week Runway.

Textured cape with leather cord detailed neckline paired with bodycon dress, creative direction by Larry D. Lee.

This collection serves as the experimental wing of the Larry D. Lee Atelier. It is here that we test the boundaries of shape and sustainability. While these specific pieces are part of my private archive, the principles of their construction inform every Bespoke commission we accept.

The Runway is the dream.

The Atelier is the reality. Are you ready to architect your own silhouette?

Apply for a Director's Audit