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Sandy Liang Spring 2024 is
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Sandy's girls walk out in a coquette dream of pleated mini skirts, balletcore boleros, pedal pushers, and satin pink bows galore. At first glance, the looks resemble something straight out of a "Girlblogger" inspired Pinterest board. And this makes sense, knowing that the collection is both named after and inspired by Sofia Coppola's directorial debut, The Virgin Suicides. The Lisbon sisters are whimsical fantasies of the young boys who narrate the cult classic film. And the collection certainly exudes the same wonder and femininity of the troubled teens.
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But as more looks churn out, it's clear that the collection is more than a modern take on the film's puff-sleeved dresses. Structured prim jackets take the place of knit cardigans, and '90s high-necklines and one-shoulder tops replace floral camisoles. The new Sandy girl is a working girl—who likes to wear dress-code-breaking mini skirts to her corporate job, and her choice of fun is grabbing martinis with her girlfriends on Friday evenings.
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There is no doubt that the collection also took inspiration from Y2K. From wedged thong sandals and bottoms folded over to resemble a skirt over pants to graphic baby tees—one featured a seashell surrounded by rhinestones hovering over a Hans Christian Anderson quote, "But a mermaid has no tears and therefore, she suffers so much more." The aquatic theme was present throughout the collection: translucent sequin tops, seashell ear cuffs, chunky freshwater pearl necklaces, and slick "wet look" hair.
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Clothing, Accessories, & Hair Moodboard Backstage at Sandy Liang SS24
Marie Antoinette (2006).
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Aquamarine (2000) shell phone.
Kate Moss by Herb Ritts for US Vogue 1994.
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The show was tied together with a bridal look composed of a white collared sailor dress, ballet flats, and a tremendous satin bow attached to the hip. This season, Liang successfully fused the hyper-feminity of her signature bows and rosettes with working-girl New York streetwear. Soon enough, Liang's designs will fill the closets of every Downtown Princess.
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Runway images from Vogue
