Shiny manes, bronzed skin and hyper-symmetrical faces, wearable and flattering fashion: Whenever I mention New York Fashion Week, that’s what most people think of. And of course: The American Beauty Dream is still alive in commercial oriented shows.
But there is an exciting scene of labels and designers, too – one that features an edgy cast, arty styling, and unconventional beauty.
Sometimes the hair remains still shiny, but there is a certain spark of vision that goes beyond beautification and adds another layer, either in make-up, hair, fashion – or as a whole concept. Sustainability has been a theme. Gabriela Hearts created a collection based on unused fabrics found in warehouses, Collina Strada presend a whole concept, including donating the stage set design, plastic free zones were very present, vintage has been incorporated at Eckhaus Latta.
Entertainment through extraordinary music and exciting casts gave this fashion week the quality of an art happening, if you went to the right places. Sometimes more of an elegant thoughtful gallery, sometimes a wild performance – but often inspiring and moving, topped by the well covered and choreographed Marc Jacobs show.
These were four shows fascinating me the most.
All photos by Nate DeCarlo
Editor: Laura Dunkelmann