.:RONEN CHEN;.

"I wanted to present a figure that is delicate, urban and rough, all at the same time, " says Ronen Chen.

The name may be new to you but Ronen Chen is an Israeli designer with a refined, minimalist sensibility that has garnered him a huge following around the globe. He now has 9 concept stores under his own name and is sold in over 50 stores worldwide. Incorporating origami-like folds and pleats in his simple paired down garments, his collection is sophisticated and clean, recalling the Japanese designers of the 80's and the Belgians of the 90's. Offering up clothes that are cool but eminently "wearable" which to me just means that you will never look silly in his designs, nor like you're trying to hard. It also means that these are peices that are timeless enough to wear for years and years. People will notice the subtle details and the beautiful natural fabrics, and most importantly you.
His designs are created through draping which lends them their incredibly flattering fit (he even makes his studio employees try everything on so he can examine the fit on real people before settling on any design).
The Fall collection is now in store at Le Train Bleu.