"FOR THE TRUANT & THE FLUENT" SPRING/SUMMER 2023

For Spring/Summer 2023, TOMBOGO showcased a 17 look ready-to-wear collection titled “For the Truant & the Fluent” inspired by designer Tommy Bogo’s formative years in high school where his love for design and fashion began.

The show served as a time machine back into the halls in celebration of academia, the arts, the groups and communities, and the student body and classes that followed their passions. “For the Truant & the Fluent'' reflects on the various characters and personalities in high school – from the jock to the artsy student – and features looks that highlight each persona. Bogo is constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion – taking familiar silhouettes and re-imagining them into mutli-functional garments created with upcycled materials and fabrics. Bogo credits his high school’s music and art programs for opening a window to express himself creatively, helping him develop new and imaginative ways of thinking – a mindset that’s been the driving force when designing for TOMBOGO.

Key pieces from the collection include a multi-pocket dress shirt paired with gradient print slacks that feature convertible components on the knees, a patterned knit button up top resembling loose leaf paper, a multi-pocket slack pant with small pocket arranged down the front of the legs, a crochet knit shirt and short set inspired by basketball uniforms with patchwork logos and handknit detailing on the garments’ edges, a ripstop nylon mini skirt with a matching bungee cord top complete with bungee cord detailing inspired by the cord pockets on the front and sides of backpacks, a lightweight, utilitarian style runners vest made with upcycled fabrics supplied by Members Only, and two-toned varsity jackets with branded patchwork detailing. Key colors this season continue to draw inspiration from nature and feature neutral earth tones like black, beige, sand, and shades of browns and greens.