Athletes have the Olympics. The actors have the Oscars. The writers have the Pulitzer Prize. But, when it comes to the world of fashion, weeks of preparation and anxiety lead to the final judgment of trends, styles and top designers: New York Fashion Week.
Twice a year, New York Fashion Week presents international fashion designs to buyers, celebrities and the public. The second show of the year takes place in September and this past September 8-12 did not disappoint by setting the stage for the future of fashion trends.
As a fashion fanatic and a huge fan of The Devil Wears Prada, I thought this latest fashion week brought what it had to bring. Celebrity appearances, disability awareness, street style advocacy, and reunions with old friends were just a few of my highlights of the week. In addition to clothing, the designers also explored the concept that fashion week can influence the world in more ways than just style..
The designer who stole the show for me was Open Style Lab, whose show took place on September 8th. OSL is a non-profit organization dedicated to making fashion accessible to all people, particularly those with disabilities. What made his show stand out from the rest were his models, who were all members of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy community.
The fashion industry has continued to push the same problematic narrative for years. Models are typically tall, slim, and have the same skin tone. OSL opposes this narrative as it has made it a point to represent people of all abilities in its brand.
The style of the show itself had a modern and futuristic feel to it with bright colors and hints of unique patterns. One of the models, Sawsan Zakaria, commanded the runway in a metallic blue look with matching heels. And although she uses a wheelchair, this did not prevent him from acting like any other model.
The Disco Inferno and 14N1 program called “Más Moda; Less gun violence” it was a very close second in my ranking of shows. Disco Inferno and DripOnSociety’s hip-hop brands 14N1 have teamed up to bring an incredible show to New York City’s housing projects, the Robert S. Fulton Residences.
Models of all genders and skin tones walked the urban runways in streetwear. Some of the standout pieces for me included patches, graffiti, written messages, and Converse All-Stars. The looks had a touch of the 90s and took the style of the brand. relaxed street style to a new level.
Not only did I love the items featured on the show, but I love the positive message behind the clothes. For this show, one of the brand’s founders, A$AP Illz, said that he wanted to highlight a community where gun violence is prominent through fashion.
Some shows stand out, but not always for the best reasons. Fendi, a high-end fashion brand, highlighted a solution that I know we all face in our daily lives. Not enough pockets? Sew a little bag in a sock! Problem solved, right? Wrong. There are so many reasons why this little bag is far from practical. First, the location is less than convenient. I personally prefer not to bend down to my ankles every time I need a quarter to pay for a parking meter. Second, the bag is child-sized. What do you think we’re going to use this for?
This accessory might be the most impractical addition to the world of fashion featured at the event. I acknowledge the fact that most fashion week fashion is completely unreal, but in those cases, it’s just to get a reaction from the audience. I think Fendi is serious about this by bringing this new “trend” to the market.
Whatever the case, New York Fashion Week always sparks an international conversation about how the fashion industry is developing and inspiring the fashion of the future. I’m excited to see what’s brought to the table at February Fashion Week from February 9-12. and I can only hope no more sock bags show up.
This story was written by Phoebe Goebel. You can reach her at [email protected]
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