Fashion Week has been documented all over Twitter and Instagram and its hard to resist falling in love with at least something from the collections, whether it's the clothes, the hair, the make-up or even the set, the music and lights. These are some of my favourite looks and shows from New York Fashion Week.
Sies Marjan
Satin, fur, and ombré, oh my goodness! I think this collection is so beautiful, and is definitely one of my favourites. The purple, pink and blue lighting, helped carry this colour mood to perfection. With the collections colours ranging from soft, rosy pink to rusty oranges and browns. I really love the different tones of colour the satin gives, the dynamic of the material reflects the lights as the dress moves. the menswear featured silky corduroy shirts and trousers, my favourite being the bright red co-ord. The different textures of the satin finishes, along with the sheer organza wrapped and ruched around the body, make a perfectly elegant dress. Sies Marjan, this collection has won my heart.
Pyer Moss
Kerby Jean- Raymond, the designer of this collection is known for adding activism into his work. At his Fall 15 fashion show he started with a "15 minute video about police brutality and the black community", which caused him to receive death threats from the KKK. This collection takes inspiration from the wild west and current street style, combining cowboy hats and puffer coats. With this collection he is educating viewers on the existence of the black cowboy, something that has been written over by the white washed 'wild west' movies. Focussing more so on Bill Pickett, a black wild west performer. He was inspired by pictures of his clothing, by incorporating patchwork into suits, zig zag stitching. His collections have very much been unisex, although he did introduce women wear this season, but still the clothing is very much gender fluid. This collection also included a partnership with Reebok, with Kerby Jean- Raymond putting his creative genius on their classic shoe. Reasons I love this collection; the models, the hair styling, the colours and most importantly the free history lesson he gives us all.
Prabal Gurung
Oh so glamorous Prabal... Shiny and shimmery, sequins and velour. I love how the outfits range from using analogous colours (purple, pink and red), to complimentary colours (golden yellow and blue). The way the dresses are draped and layered to give maximum movement and intrigue when the models walk is so gorgeous. I really like the tiny details of the drawstrings used on suits and dresses. The heels of the shoes are built up with cubes and spheres, adding really interesting detailing to the boots and shoes. The pieces that impressed me the most were the bright, colourful garments, as opposed to the the greyscale outfits.
Gypsy Sport
Diversity at its finest. Gypsy Sport is a brand to celebrate. Bringing models of all backgrounds to the runway, models included, Desmond is amazing, a 10 year-old drag queen from Brooklyn and Monroe Bergdorf, a British trans-activist. Another model to note is Diandra Forrest, the first female model with ablinism, to be signed to a modelling agency. I love that this show had no rules, no type to fit into, and achieved so much; it was raunchy, sexy, stylish, empowering, and inclusive all at the same time.
Philipp Plein
Ski, snow, and robots? You can definitely tell this show was inspired by Barbarella, I think the best description of this show can be found on Vogue. A combination of space, technology and snow is not your usual setting for a fashion show, but Philip Plein was here to change that. A robot accompanying Irina Shayk down the runway after alighting a UFO whilst singing 'Fly me too the Moon' is definitely the most unexpected thing to happen at Fashion Week. This show was not my favourite show fashion-wise, but the theatrics are by far the most entertaining.
[All photos from Vogue]
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