Back at the Center for Cohen’s Spring 2025 collection, we witnessed a vivid showcase that felt like a visual symphony. Cohen’s mastery of color, from bright scarlet to midnight blue, and playful patterns, including faux naif anemone flowers and luxe tie-dyes on cashmere, created a striking narrative. Beading and embroidery, reminiscent of supernovas, adorned sleek shirting and elongated jeans, while layered looks—a dress over a skirt over wide trousers—emerged as a fresh approach to spring dressing. Cohen’s styling details, like Swarovski crystal belts paired with tie-dye cardigans and lean jackets, are instantly covetable, echoing the style of an editor-in-chief just steps away from my writing desk.

Cohen’s intentionality shines through in every choice, from venue to vision, embodying a commitment to broader societal impact through workshops and youth empowerment initiatives. His design process, driven by the question, “How can you push things forward, make the future better?” reveals his belief in fashion’s transformative power. Inspired by music and the phenomenon of synaesthesia, Cohen explored bold hues and crafted psychedelic textiles, like a Japanese stripe that takes three months to weave fifteen meters. Highlights included a short wrap skirt, a serendipitously reimagined one-shouldered top, and a nipped-waist jacket with intricate knot details. Paired with flat docker shoes, trimmed with fabric orchids—a nod to his Californian roots—Cohen’s collection goes beyond aesthetics, reflecting a thoughtful commitment that deserves admiration as much as the garments themselves.