David Hart presented his spring/summer 2018 collection at the 8th biannual New York Men’s Day held at Dune Studios. Β Always an exciting show, Hart’s premium hand tailored clothing offers a mix of retro with a modernΒ day flair. Β This season Hart channeled Cuban tourismΒ or at least the idea of it as inspiration for his collection. Β As Hart has yet to visit the Caribbean Island for himself. Β He pulled Cuban references from music, photos, and cinema.
Hart did a fantastic job setting the mood, which was felt as soon as I steppedΒ foot into the room. Β TheΒ runway was lined with CubanΒ style tiles, there were the palm plants, palm trees, and music toΒ match. Β The collection was bright, colorful, fresh, and fun. Β With sharply tailored clothing that we expect as well as sportswear. Β There were: tropical print short-sleeve shirts, boldly striped blazers, sash-like neck scarves,Β Panama hats, and bermuda-ish shorts. Β Pant suits ranged in colorΒ from cream, navy, and a sand-like brown. Β Stand out colors was an orange reminiscent of my grandmother’s favoriteΒ sorbet, to a special kind of red that had me thinking of bloody mary cocktails on a whiteΒ sanded beach. Β The most memorable look for me, hands down was the mint green suit pants andΒ matching blazer paired with a banana print camp shirt,Β Β‘increΓble!
Hart also showed two women’s wear looks that would pair perfectly with the David Hart guy. Β The ladies wore pleated high-waist pants with tie-off shirts. The beach vibes were felt and I left the show feeling ready to pack my bags and head off to Cuba. Β For any readers in the US that are feeling the Cuban spirit, you may want to plan a trip sooner than later considering Trump’s plans to pull back onΒ tourism from the US to Cuba.