Lafayette 148 Resort 2027 Looks to New Mexico's Artist Desert

The Resort 2027 collection from Lafayette 148 is influenced by women artists who relocated to New Mexico, such as Mabel Dodge Luhan and Dorothy Brett. According to designer Emily Smith, these women embraced minimalism by simplifying their attire to suit the land and their own needs. This collection includes a fringed leather top ideal for ranch life, a pleated dress adorned with a paisley bandana print, and a color scheme featuring sedona clay, dusty blues, and burnt orange. The look of denim is replicated using flecked wool, while elements like leather trim and horn-and-leather snap buttons enhance the brand's refined aesthetic. A notable piece is a speckled tan cowhide jacket, perfect for both New York and New Mexico.