CONNER IVES, USA

Conner Ives has captured his ideal of The American Dream in his collection of the same name. Ives’ graduate collection from Central Saint Martins takes inspiration from the women he grew up around in Bedford, New York. From “The L.A. Crystal Girl” to “The Valedictorian,” these archetypes form a picture of 2010s Americana.the designer maneuvers vintage fabrics and recycled clothes into new pieces in a process he calls “Reconstituting,” exemplifying the Gen Z mentality emphasizing sustainability.