Chromat is an American fashion label based in New York City. The label was formed by Becca McCharen-Tran in 2010. Drawing from Becca McCharen-Tran's background in architecture and urban design, Chromat focuses on empowering garments for all bodies.
About
Chromat began in 2010 as an extension of McCharen-Tran's degree in architecture design at University of Virginia School of Architecture. It was originally a collaboration with fellow architecture student Emily Kappes.[1] Chromat's structural language is the foundation of each garment: from the simplest bikini to the most complex 3D printed dress.
Chromat swimwear, lingerie, and signature architectural cages are all designed in New York City.
Spring/Summer 2018: Serenity. Debuted at New York Fashion Week on September 4, 2017.
Autumn/Winter 2017: Buoyancy. Debuted at New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2017.
Spring/Summer 2017: Hyperwave. Debuted at New York Fashion Week on September 4, 2016.
Autumn/Winter 2016: Lumina. Debuted at New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2015.
Spring/Summer 2016: Momentum. Debuted at New York Fashion Week on September 4, 2016.
Autumn/Winter 2015: Mindfiles.[15] Debuted at New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2015.[16]
Spring/Summer 2015: Formula 15.[17] Debuted at New York Fashion Week on September 4, 2014.[18]
Autumn/Winter 2014: Bionic Bodies.[19] Debuted at NYFW on February 6, 2014.[20]
Spring/Summer 2014: Mathletes.[21] Debuted at NYFW on September 6, 2013.[22]
Autumn/Winter 2013: Superstructures.[23] Debuted at NYFW on February 5, 2013.
References
^[1] "Couture Construction." University of Virginia Magazine.
^[2] Horowitz, Stephen J. "THE Q&A: How Chromat Brought Wild Style to Beyoncé's World." Myspace. 30 Aug. 2013. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
^[3] Femme Fatale Tour Videos. "Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj - TTWE (The Femme Fatale Tour - Los Angeles, June 20, 2011)." YouTube. YouTube, 21 June 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
[5] Skrainka, Blaine. "Trigger Warning: FKA Twigs Witness to Capital Punishment." The WILD Magazine. 29 Oct. 2014. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
[6] Us Weekly Staff. "Oops! Kelly Rowland Has Double Nip Slip!" Us Weekly. 8 Aug. 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
[7] "PAPERMAG Galleries: Synchronized Swimmers and Maluca Steal the Show at Chromat's NYFW After-Party." Paper Magazine. Ed. Paper. 6 Sept. 2014. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
[8] Krupnick, Ellie. "Tyra Banks Is Barely Recognizable In WestEast Magazine Cover Shoot." The Huffington Post. 26 Nov. 2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.
[21] "50 Cent Rocks Central Park with 'Smoke'" ABC News. ABC News Network, 30 May 2014. Web. 14 Nov. 2014.
[22] "Tear The House Up (Official Music Video) - Hervé X Zebra Katz." YouTube. YouTube, 30 May 2014. Web. 14 Nov. 2014.
^* [23] D'Annunzio, Grazia. "Vogue Italia June 2014 Cover Story Featuring Adriana Lima: Shape-up Sport Style." Vogue Italia. Conde Nast, 7 June 2014. Web. 9 Dec. 2014.
[24]Archived 2014-11-06 at the Wayback Machine "Vogue Germany March 2014: Black or Blonde by Mario Testino." VOGUE Germany. Conde Nast, 10 Feb. 2014. Web. 9 Dec. 2014.