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Byline: Mark Holgate
Some designers stray so far from their roots, you would need a map to find your way back to their origins. And some-like Peter Som-reveal their background with every single design step they take. Som was raised in San Francisco by architect parents who had a fixation with Knoll furniture. It's that upbringing that you can see in Som's aesthetic: a certain rigor about his silhouette's remaining clean and spare; a pure color palette; decoration where appropriate; and a kind of democratic belief in fashion for all. It's entirely evident in his new spring collection, which featured a floral silk duster coat ...