The Davidelfin SS16 collection PSOAS was named as such when the designer injured himself doing exercise. The Psoas is a muscle that runs from the lumbar spine through to the hip flexers, and the injury made Delfin think about what exercise really means. Effort and perserverance were two of the symbols that came to mind.

So what does all this mean in the form of menswear walking the runway? Sporty, strong looks with vibrant, bold colors and style statements. As usual, we see some funky backpacks from Delfin, as well as the shorts suit. Stripes and colorblocking in sharp primary colors dominated the collection. Each menswear look was paired with sassy gym shoes, in fact, Davidelfin paired with Nike to create a specific collection. This is the second time here at MBFW Madrid geometric prints have made an appearance, as Devota y Lomba was also inspired by the the squarish designs.

An interesting feature on several of the looks was a sort of chest strap, reminiscent of a superhero, making the models seem quite invincible. Belts were also used in several of the looks, belting shirts, suits and pretty much anything else. As usual, Delfin showed an original, entertaining collection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by Lori Zaino and photos by Paloma Canseco.