“The new masculine drag, a beefy model in Thom Browne,” reads the caption of a look from Thom Browne’s spring 2007 collection in issue #23 of Butt magazine, which featured an interview with the designer. Browne’s work has been described as theatrical and conceptual. It has been over-analyzed and over-simplified, both critically acclaimed and criticized for being too niche.
There were business reasons, too, because, especially for menswear, it was showing earlier than showing in New York, so we could start production earlier. I love showing here in New York too, so the mix is good. 2013 Browne dressed First Lady Michelle Obama for President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January of 2013. This preceded Browne’s first-ever womenswear show for the fall 2013 season. For Mrs. Obama, I just wanted her to feel great. I wanted her to look great.