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While everyone is moving their attention towards the incoming Pre-Fall 2019 collections, I’m still caught up on Spring/Summer 2019. There were so many amazing collections, and many of the smaller ones did not receive the recognition they deserve. One of my favorite small collections from the season was Malamute Spring/Summer 2019 which brought us a cultivated collection of fun, preppy looks mixed with impeccable knits all inspired by Christopher Nolan’s movie Memento which explored the thread of memory and repetition.

Although this was Mari Odaka’s ninth collection with Malamute, this collection was the runway debut of her stunning knits and gorgeously-tailored dresses that perfectly suit the female form. The looks that shone the most, in my opinion, were the retro-looking linen dresses with fringe across the bodice- they had such a charming, western vibe that was hard not to admire.

Other standouts included two fitted knit dresses and plenty of distressed denim outfits to inspire my off-duty wardrobe. And the red details sprinkled throughout the looks really served to bring everything together into one refreshing collection of western-inspired looks to lust after. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more from Odaka’s Malamute in the years to come!

Check out a few of my favorite looks from the collection below:

All photos found on Vogue.com

A little known fact is that yellow is one of my favorite colors, making this comfy-looking two-piece set even more appealing. (Photo: Vogue.com)

I am, above all else, drawn to the romanticism, art and drama of fashion, which makes me partial toward collections that are super over-the-top with theatrical makeup and pieces that could never actually be worn in daily life. Since fashion is just another form of entertainment for me, why would I care if something is deemed “wearable,” or not? For this reason, I’m not usually attracted to collections that feature stiff-looking, highly-structured looks like suits, that have a very practical purpose out in the real world.

The Sara Battaglia Spring/Summer 2019 collection, although very practical and wearable in a lot of ways, managed to capture my attention with its playful colors and refreshing shapes. Work-ready suits are rendered in bright colors like pink and orange. Jackets have drooping, dramatic sleeves and large, pop art-inspired prints. Sleeves are bunched up and tied to create fun, pirate-like, puffed sleeves on an otherwise nondescript dress or shirt. It’s just plain fun!

You can tell that Battaglia gets a kick out of creating looks that have a distinct shape, like the shirt that features sleeves that stick out like two halves of a full moon, which played very nicely with the crisp white skirt it was paired with. Inspired by ’50s and ’60s professional dress, vibrant art from that time- swishing tulle and billowing ballgowns just aren’t her thing. And hey, even though I’m a sucker for those dreamland dresses, I can appreciate that every designer has their own aesthetic and motifs. Plus, every woman needs a good power suit in her repertoire, even if it’s bright yellow and has fringe hanging from the sleeves.

Check out a few of my favorite looks from the collection below: