This fall sees music duo Chromeo teaming with Paris-based design collective Surface to Air for streetwear looks that are as sexy as the pair’s disco-tinged tunes — even if the styles are distinctly anti-disco-y. “Our music finds its roots in ’80s funky, dance-y music, but we align ourselves with different aesthetics — whether that means classic rock, ’70s-inspired artwork or clothing firmly grounded in the present,” says David Macklovitch (aka Dave One).
This is not the first time the two sides have worked together. Chromeo — which, with a wink, considers itself “the only successful Jewish/Arab partnership since the dawn of human culture” — tapped Surface to Air for its creative direction on several past albums and videos. This collection — which was introduced at New York Fashion Week in conjunction with a Chromeo concert in Central Park — expands on the partnership, with bandmates Macklovitch and Patrick Gemayel (aka P-Thugg) designing outfits that reflect their own wardrobes.
Macklovitch was inspired to create an Italian leather jacket with zipper hardware ($1,300) and slim-fitting leather pants ($990). “Leather pants should be a wardrobe staple,” he says. Gemayel’s contributions include a reversible bomber jacket ($520) and button-down silk shirt ($350) in a panther print -0 an affectionate homage, he says, to the decadence of ’80s Versace.
Shop the looks at surfacetoair.com as well as at Barneys New York.