Doing more with less is kind of the Kate Barton MO.

Her proprietary draping techniques make the most of sculptural drama with the least waste possible. She’s recently been translating that idea to her business, providing customers more look for less money as she moves into casual daywear, which retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s picked up for fall.

For spring , Barton shifted that expansion into high gear by melding retro sportif with her sci-fi aesthetic, though you won’t catch her on the field or in the stands at a game. “It’s more about the style lines,” the designer explained. Asked if there was any sport in particular she referenced, Barton vaguely answered, “racer.”

There was indeed a go-faster attitude in the sheer motocross bombers and racerback necklines, which she s

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