Spring has just started but Yohan Solomon already has a fall/winter 2011 collection. And the highlight behind this collection is its distinctiveness as it is inspired by drugs and DNA.

His dresses are named things like “molecule” and “shoot-up“, it is clear that Solomon is not afraid to think outside the box. It’s an odd thing to serve as an inspiration for a fashion concept. However, Solomon was really able to carry it out. Aside from the unique names, his partiality to eco-friendly fabrics made the collection stand out among the other designers.

The nude and black dresses stood out in the collection, but his high heels and platforms also drew attention as well. Trimming them with leather “spikes” and lace, they are really different. There were pill shapes that appeared in the shoes, gowns and dresses, which look elegant given the inspiration.

When he discussed the inspiration behind his Fall/Winter 2011 collection, Solomon wasn’t shy to say that his past exposure to drug scene at Beverly Hills High gave him the idea. Though he wasn’t involved with it, the presence of prescription drugs taught him drug awareness. As Solomon said, “ I noticed that people were taking all kinds of drugs – prescription drugs – and to me it seemed that every time you take a pill to fix something it damages something else.”

And that something else is DNA. The criss-crossing and fringe designs of his gowns and dresses can be attributed from DNA’s double helix. It is obvious that the twisting of fabric was a good fit with the drapes of the full length gowns. This design could also be seen in one-shouldered dresses in the collection.