Fashion Nerds

New York, United States

Mary Ping

  • Reworked classics
  • Conceptual sportswear
  • Understated draping

Mary Ping studied art at Vassar and womenswear at London College of Fashion before establishing her New York design practice. Alongside her namesake collections, she founded Slow and Steady Wins the Race, examining familiar wardrobe categories through altered materials, proportions and conceptual wit.

Official archive

Five looks to know

Model in a simple white short-sleeved knee-length dress.

Collection selection

Mary Ping — Look 1, Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

The plain white dress shows Ping’s direct approach to everyday staples.

Isabel Asha Penzlien / Courtesy of Mary Ping
Model in a pale blue long-sleeved shirtdress.

Collection selection

Mary Ping — Look 7, Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

An elongated shirt makes preppy dressing feel relaxed and contemporary.

Isabel Asha Penzlien / Courtesy of Mary Ping
Model in a dark vest, rust-colored top and navy shorts.

Collection selection

Mary Ping — Look 13, Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

Layered color and borrowed menswear shapes create an understated casual outfit.

Isabel Asha Penzlien / Courtesy of Mary Ping
Model in a dark vest, pale blue top and rust-colored shorts.

Collection selection

Mary Ping — Look 19, Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

A tailored vest contrasts with the soft, informal summer separates.

Isabel Asha Penzlien / Courtesy of Mary Ping
Model in a dark vest over a white shirt and white trousers.

Collection selection

Mary Ping — Look 26, Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

A dark vest organizes the loose, pale tailored ensemble.

Isabel Asha Penzlien / Courtesy of Mary Ping

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Spring 2006 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece