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In addition to his duties as creative director at Diane Von Furstenberg, Nathan Jenden has designed his own namesake label since 2005. Presenting for the first time in New York for the fall 2006 season, the London native showed androgynous-looking womenswear with equestrian flourishes, like jodhpurs tucked into boots, draping capes, and ruffled blouses peeping out of sharp tuxedo jackets. The label, which now shows in London, has yet to find a signature like the wrap dress, but an eighties spirit—like in the eveningwear with big bustling bows for fall 2008, or the short-sleeve suit ensembles in popping hues for spring 2009—is consistent.
“Eighties power dressing — and the playful fluorescent colors of the decade — were Nathan Jenden's inspirations for spring. Dresses ruled the runway: a bright orange jacket version, a fuchsia-and-red origami number and a mini one glistening with rosette appliqués. Jenden also put a bold spin on tops and frocks with shimmering fabrics, jewels and chunky rhinestones. The message to shrinking violets: Keep away.”—Giovanni Giannoni Women's Wear Daily
“For me, fashion is about having fun. I love the tongue-in-cheek easy glamour of London.”—Nathan Jenden The Evening Standard
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