Images from KOLTSON Fall/Winter 2023 Collection, photographed by Raul Tovar.
Robert Rodriguez
Fashion Designer, Robert Rodriguez, launched his new sustainable luxury eveningwear collection during New York Fashion Week and it dazzled his guests. KOLTSON fuses art with fashion through his collaboration with New York based abstract expressionist, Vicky Barranguet.
The creation of KOLTSON stemmed from Rodriguez's desire to do something more meaningful within the industry rather than just creating clothing. Supporting artists and artisans through collaborations and partnerships was something Rodriguez established in 2019, but had to put on hold after shifting his focus to his role as Chief Creative Officer for Halston.

For the Fall/Winter 2023 collection, Barranguet drew inspiration from the mood boards Rodriguez developed and created a series of seven canvas paintings titled, “THREADS.” Rodriguez then translated her artwork into the clothing in the forms of prints, foiling, silhouettes...