Wed. Oct 4th, 2023
New York is a city divided by fashion in a week searching for its mojo
New York is a city divided by fashion in a week searching for its mojo

Tommy Hilfiger’s show went on despite the rain and featured an inspired collaboration with a British designer. Hilfiger smiled and seemed untouched and unaware of the teeming clouds as he took his bow, proving that weather is not a priority in his fashion empire.

The Lower East Side is emerging as a sharper edge of the city with punk leather jackets and tartan prints.

The show began with a romantic couple in beige basics wooing each other on a set resembling a pier, before the idyll was shattered by downtown baby doll dresses, ’70s style tunics and leather shorts with dark clouds rolling in.

Lil Nas X on the runway at Coach, Bella Hadid and Serena Williams shine at Vogue World and Tory Burch at New York Fashion Week.

Serena Williams is on the runway at New York Fashion Week with other athletes. There is a photo of a credit card

The pieces felt grounded in the tumultuous reality of the city with a vintage spirit reflecting the rise of secondhand stores in neighbourhoods once dominated by luxury brands.

Pyramid forms at the Area runway show at New York Fashion Week.

At New York Fashion Week, a pyramid forms. It’s a credit

The youthful energy of the Upper East Side staple and her brand would allow into the styling of sheer, fitted tops worn over the finest black mesh skirts, black mini skirts with lime green zip tops and beige tights.

The unusual combinations were relevant to shoppers who were looking for the individuality of vintage.

When I moved to New York, I drew on my memories of the ’90s. I wanted to look at my signatures with a different point of view.

The brand moved further away from its print roots after the Coach show when it appeared at Vogue World. 200 models who don’t get out of bed for more than Linda Evangelista’s former $10,000 fee were purchased by consumers and advertisers.

Anna Wintour said they wanted it to reflect the heart of the city.

It wasn’t just for New York, with the event designed for the digital space, with the potential to generate excitement equal to the annual Met Gala.

The Vogue Australia editor was taking notes

The edit featured all the friends of the brand and it felt like a great consumer experience. Our audience in Australia engaged with it. The event was a positive one.

There’s no reason why it can’t come to Australia.

Liandra Gaykamangu of Liandra Swim was brought to the US to test the waters of the US.

Aje co-founder Adrian Norris at the label’s debut presentation for New York Fashion Week.

It takes time to get away from New York. Both New York and Australian fashion weeks are owned by Imgur. There is a strong connection. People don’t know that the fashion week site is dedicated to New York for six months and Australia for six months. It works both ways.

For consumers aware of the changes on the city’s streets, Area and The Blonds delivered shows that were exciting.

Panszcyk explored pyramid forms and giant folds without relying on nostalgia.

Black sleeveless jumpsuits with diamanté bows lining cutout, worn with lethal spiked belts and sequinned red hoodies, blended creativity with savvy brand-building.

The Blonds closed the week with an upbeat procession of sculpted bodysuits, catsuits, disco ball dresses and bedazzled prints that gave kaftan queen Camilla Franks a familiar aesthetic.

The crowd whooped as the trio listened to Santana close the show. There were clothes to wear that night to party until the lights in New York came on or went out.

Woolnough traveled to New York Fashion Week as a guest.