Matty Bovan’s work always carries a dark undercurrent. “I like adding an edge to beauty—something unsettling that lingers beneath the surface,” he explained.

Bovan transforms carefully sourced deadstock fabrics into fantastical, wearable creations. This season’s collection drew inspiration from the eerie complexity of David Lynch’s female characters—like Audrey Horne from Twin Peaks, hinted at in the cherry-print finale look—and the bold, shoulder-padded glamour of Nolan Miller’s Dynasty costumes. Another influence was his mother, Plum, who appears in the lookbook and whose love for dramatic shoulder pads and oversized earrings helped shape Bovan’s aesthetic.

The collection was as intricate as a Lynchian character. Delicate, spiderweb-like knits in vibrant colors draped over structured taffeta and tulle bases. Bovan cut deadstock fabrics into floral motifs, letters, and abstract geometric shapes, layering them like a collage. He embraced a slightly undone look—heat-sealed hems left frayed, like Krystle and Alexis after their infamous lily pond fight. Metallic lizard prints and bold foulard patterns clashed with streaks of lipstick-red tulle, slicing through the collection’s strong silhouettes.

The lookbook captures the mix of glamour and menace in Bovan’s imagined characters. For a deeper dive, there’s a new film on YouTube, blending his Lynch-inspired visions with the moody, historic backdrop of York—the city that fuels his creative world.