I was fortunate to kick off fashion week by attending the Launch NYC runway shows! The event was split up into separate parts: 3 ready to wear shows in the afternoon, and 3 demi couture/ couture shows in the evening. I've put together a little description of each collection and my favorite pieces!
Ready to Wear
01: ABACAXI
Violet silk open shirtdress, Aubergine/ Gold hooded Sweater Vest back
Himalaya Gold Coat, Metallic Fringe Sweater, Black Churidaar Leggings
Feel of the Collection: super easy and effortless but still interesting, and totally versatile with the different pieces. I loved the Himalayan textures, patterns, and colors.
02. VAUNT & SOL
Drip Painted High-Waisted Panties: Limited Edition Print Modal/ Elastane
Drip Painted Bra and High Waisted Panties: Limited Edition Print Modal/ Elastane
Drip Painted Cowl Dress: Limited Edition Print Modal/ Elastane
Black + Drip Painted Goan: Limited Edition Print Modal / Elastane + Ponte di Roma
Oversize Artist Print Hoodie: Organic Cotton / High-Waisted Black Leggings: Ponte di Roma
Feel of the Collection: super artsy and fun. I loved the graphic elements and the movement of each piece. Lots of sweet technicolor and draping.
03. HEART & NOBLE
"Cobalt" (cobalt lazer cut cable tie acrylic necklace sewn)
"Coffee" (coffee lazer cut cable tie acrylic necklace sewn)
Feel of the Collection: super minimalist and innovative. The 3D Printing was sick, and I loved that all of the dresses were basically the same.
Demi Couture / Couture
04. MINNOJI
Jacket: Neoprene, detachable sleeves / Dress: wool crepe, combo faux leather
Top: Sweater knit with combo heavy mesh / Skirt: Neoprene/ Faux leather "leggings"
Vest: Neoprene / Dress- Ponte, Combo heavy mesh / Faux leather "leggings"
Feel of this Collection: powerful and masculine. I loved the androgyny in these pieces.
05. MODU
Cropped top with Raglan Sleeve / Navy Skinny Pants
Green Jacket Vest / Navy Straight Pants
Dolman Sleeve Jacket with Side Zipper Details / Long Shirt Dress
Feel of the Collection: strong and sleek. Obsessed with that Raglan Sleeve top!
06. MIMI NEW YORK
Silk 19c ivory lace, naturally dyed for an organic watercolor effect; featuring 18c embroidery in the form of flora and fauna, ivory bodice with embroidered corded branches and silk velvet petals and 19c cut steel, copper bullion, lavender, and ruby stone beadwork. Paired with Phantoma Panic platform sandal with claret crystal embellishments
Silk panel 'Spider web' gown, constructed using 19c silk and cotton lace features, 19c jet bead work in the form of an elaborate webbed panel design, embroidered using early 20c antique silk thread. Paired with Eidola Panic platform shoe with cut-out leather upper and peal white handcrafted Chimera heel
Panel gown with detachable 19c silk velvet brocade train, constructed using antique textiles from the late 18c- early 20c silk thread and signature chain stitch detail. Paired with Specter Panic platform boot in quilted leather with gold metal embellishments and handcrafted gold Chimera heel
Black 19c silk velvet cut-out corset with cut steel and silver bullion beadwork; black early 20c cotton tulle skirt with steel beadwork and 19c Chantilly lace applique sewn with early 20c silver embroidered thread and signature chain stitch detail. Paired with Daemonda Panic platform shoe with cut-out leather upper and chrome handcrafted Chimera heel
Harness dress with 19c jet beadwork with beaded fringe panels and back beaded bustle; underdress gown of the early 20c antique lace and signature chain stitch embroidery detail. Paired with Bijoux Pyre Panic sandal with topaz crystal embellishment and handcrafted gold Chimera heel
Feel of the Collection: sophisticated, sexy, and gorgeous! This was probably my favorite collection I got to see today- the gowns were just out of this world.
Happy NYFW!
"Love is too young to know what conscience is"
[Sonnet 151]
Cheers, x
Disclaimer: All Photography - Alanna Martine | Descriptions taken from the Runway Programs
So lucky! This is great (:
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ahh thank you so much!
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