OK... maybe "tough as leather" doesn't quite describe your aesthetic either, but this rather hardcore show really highlights this designer's mastery of textile in my opinion. From fur to leather to wool and silk, it's all here; cut then draped or fit for the most part really well. For some reason, I sense his urgency to be original and different. Regardless whether or not he pulls this part off completely, I think the effort's admirable and he's displayed quite a talent.