Two months, but only if you don’t count the time between flights
Jonathan Cohen says he made a full collection in two months, but it’s unclear if that includes the time he spent on the plane.
The story
J. Mendel appointed Jonathan Cohen as its resident designer for Spring 2027. Cohen created the collection in about two months, working after receiving the opportunity and before the show, not including time spent on the plane.
Source: wwd.com
Our reading
Jonathan Cohen, J. Mendel’s new resident designer, says he made a full collection in two months. That’s the same amount of time it takes to forget the name of the person who told you to stop using the word ‘epic.’ He claims to have been inspired by Debussy and Adéla, which is like saying you were inspired by the sound of a washing machine and a dog barking in a language you don’t speak. The collection features bias-cut chiffon dresses and sculptural leather layers, which is either a bold move or a very expensive way to make a dress look like it was thrown together in a panic. Cohen also used the brand’s fur machine to fuse garments, which is either a breakthrough or a very expensive way to make a jacket feel like a hug.
