The AW19 Climatic collection is inspired by MIAMI: a city on the front lines of climate crisis.
See the inspiration and behind the scenes of the AW19 collection in our zine.
This past November, Chromat launched a second design studio in Miami, FL. The new collection was built in this tropical paradise and is designed to be worn from your South Beach workout to your sunset swim.
Simultaneously a paradise and a natural disaster, Miami is on the front lines of climate change with rising water, increased flooding and toxic red tides. Witnessing this has instigated a new consciousness focused on mitigating environmental destruction through sustainable fabrics and more. We recognize that the fashion industry contributes to poisoning waterways through use of toxic chemical dyes, mountains of fast fashion garment trash, inhumane labor practices and growing fibers with pesticides, formaldehydes and more.
We are committed to designing innovative swim and bodywear while ensuring a healthier planet. Chromat swim is made with sustainable fabric that uses regenerated nylon spun from fishing nets recovered from the world’s oceans. We also use up-cycled fabrics and work with safe, ethical, fair-wage factories.
Our goal is to design empowering garments for all bodies. This runway show celebrates the inspiring women, femmes and non-binary #ChromatBABES who inspire us to be bold and unapologetic every day.
THE FUTURE IS EMPOWERING, INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE.
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Show Credits
Florals: Dami Flowers
Producer: Christine McCharen-Tran
Front of House Production: John Pizzolato, Jessica Allen
Public Relations: International Playground
Production Management: Nikki Sude, Industria
Soundtrack: Riobamba
Casting Director: Gilleon Smith
Stylist: Rajni Jacques
Hair: Kien Hoang for Oribe
Makeup: Fatima Thomas and the M∙A∙C PRO Team
Manicurist: Eda & Anna Levenson of Lady Fancy Nails with CND
Jewelry: Closer by WWAKE
Eyewear: Coco & Breezy
Zines: Papyrus
Shoes: Sorel, Reebok
Chromat Team: Becca McCharen-Tran, Ben Ritter, Crystal Simmons, Maegan Donahoe, Zoe Brumer, Eleanor Fermann, Sam Higgins, Boo Beauplan
Models: Shan Fernandez at Crawford, Diandra Forrest at Crush, Ji Young at Fenton, Emme at Iconic, Monika and Wemi at Industry, Magdalena, Hayley Foster, Victoria Gomez, Nyawal, Mama Cax at JAG, Ingrid at Muse, Memphis at No Agency, Samirah and Camille at State, T-Age, Sam, Priscilla at Wilhelmina, Mia Kang at Women 360, Oyinda, Geena Rocero, Ericka Hart, Carmen Carrera, Veronica, Stacy Ann, L’ka, Kimberly Drew, Paola Horber, Eddie, Maya Mones.
Special Thanks to Bawdy Beauty, Industria and the IMG Team.
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For market appointments, please contact: Fiftytwo Showroom roge@fiftytwoshowroom.com
For press appointments, please contact: International Playground Showroom johnny@internationalplayground.com
Working sketch at backstage :
