His fall collection reflects a retreat he took to Maine, where he soaked in the rugged coastline, quaint harbors, soaring mountains and evergreen forests. He used that as the backdrop for a lineup that offered staples such as plaids and tartans in a matching shirt and bomber in Black Stewart as well as leather and suede chore coats, fringed jackets and blazers.
Von Ranson’s signature color for the season is cobalt blue, which he used in a melton peacoat as well as a single-breasted suit. The Maine reference also came through in cabled fisherman sweaters in cashmere with touches of cobalt and charcoal. His fall collection was inspired by his time spent skiing and playing in the snow when he was a child. “As I grew up, I was inspired by the characteristics of what snow can bring,” he said. “As mundane as this may sound, I was mesmerized by snowflakes falling on my ski gloves and melting, and amused by drawing on frost-covered windows.”
Beyond the shirts, he reinterpreted James Dean in a modern way through a black leather biker jacket — also available in a cabernet color — that he paired with updated sweaters. In addition to the motorcycle jacket, Keegan brought a variety of other suede and leather pieces to the fall collection. “Because of all the puffers, that’s been quiet for a while,” he said.