R13 Spring 2027: Chris Leba Channels Vivienne Westwood, Winona Ryder, and Chantilly Lace

During a preview at his Lower Manhattan showroom, Chris Leba unveiled his R13 spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection. The designer drew inspiration from Vivienne Westwood, the effortless style of Winona Ryder from the late 1990s, and his ongoing passion for denim. A graduate of the unofficial University of Ralph Lauren, Leba aims to transform his own designs by blending them with Americana influences. This season featured a notable shift to a lighter color scheme, showcasing soft cyan blues and creamy shades. He skillfully integrated Chantilly lace—a French craft—into slashed ribbed tanks and used it as delicate trim on distressed camisoles. Key highlights included flirty tops with long fringe, airy rayon rugbys, and simple slip dresses in faded floral patterns reminiscent of 1990s icons like Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow. Many items displayed a Westwood-inspired aesthetic with splatters and tears. Leba expressed particular enthusiasm for the opening looks—white T-shirts and jeans, the quintessential American outfit—crafted from slouchy, heavily faded denim, rugged baggy cut-offs, and slim, high-shouldered tees in loopwheel cotton, emphasizing the brand's commitment to Americana as part of its identity.