Nelson Tavarez

Grey Sheep

@nelsontavarezNT

Location

new york / united states

University

the art institute of new york

Graduation year

2012

Contact

Nelson Tavarez was trained as a fashion designer at The Art Institute of New York City. In 2012 debuted his first collection at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, landing him an article in Vogue UK. Since then he has been developing his brand and aesthetic.
He takes inspiration from his childhood memories and his interest for eccentric architecture, his love for texture and ability with color has set the tone for his past collections. Each piece is designed and hand crafted by Nelson in his New York studio. Nelson Tavarez is a fashion brand for today, modern, functional and refined.
Offering reinvented classics and wardrobe essentials, we create pieces that are made to last beyond the season. Traditional methods and new techniques merge to form timeless collections.

Latest Collection

Regeneration Speed

The collection is inspired by the speed of regeneration of the cicada and the way their body structure morphs, from the day they are born to mate and immediately dying. The inspiration is focused in all the different geometrical and organic shapes that form on the carapace of the cicada. Interpreted within the Speed movement, a movement formed in high fashion for the past 4 seasons, which concentrates on transforming sporty relaxed styles into Ready to wear approach, while still maintaining elegance and femininity.