athena

It seems like women that are both whimsically pretty and powerfully strong are a pervasive theme in the Fall 2019 season. Shrimps, the faux fur brand, contributed with a collection of frilly frocks inspired by Athena and her gang of pretty nymphs, who all came walking out of a huge neoclassical fresco, as though they were being conjured straight out of the mythological world before our very eyes.

The bright, printed, satin dresses with puff sleeves and fitted bodices channeled the over-the-top styles of the ’80s and conjured up visions of Athena and her leading ladies attending prom in gowns that are appropriately fantastic. And while the color palette of the collection started off as subdued neutrals, the color story developed into one that included vibrant yellows, bright orange touches, and even a checkered pattern that they added to jackets, bags, and tights. One of my personal favorite pieces was a black dress interspersed with sheer, orange, lace panels that, for some reason, made me think of a flamenco dancer.

And, of course, the coats were fab- rendered in a feathery texture and made in epic proportions, they will make anyone a fan of the statement coat. I especially adored the one that featured a playful, mythological print that Shrimps designer Hannah Weiland made herself, transforming the grey and white color scheme into something beautifully dreamy. All of this to say, I wish I lived somewhere cold enough to justify adding one of these jackets to my wardrobe, but, alas, not even Athena is powerful enough to defeat the Texas heat.

Check out some of my favorite looks from the collection below: