Sauri SS15 Collection at LA Fashion Council, Maker City LA

Sauri designer Kyle Awtry presented his collection of urban, street-inspired pieces at LA Fashion Council's SS15 Collections showings at Maker City LA. I was quite excited about the first neoprene-like vest layered on top of a black button down (although I might not have necessarily paired the vest/top combo with the casual shorts), but a bit underwhelmed with the rest of the pieces (aside from the shirt dress with leather panel) which seemed quite fitting for lounging. Awtry described his collection as "masking the classic more tailored fabrics with a more grunge & trim detailed edge. Using all influences currently around me like skateboarding, fashion, getting good coffee and juice that helps me cope throughout the busy and hectic day of LA traffic". I definitely think it was a good starting point and look forward to seeing how Sauri transforms, grows, and makes a name for itself in the LA fashion scene.