Opening Image Hunter Abrams
Digital Fashion Editor, Eve Fitzpatrick
As always, the season kicks off with New York Fashion Week, showcasing collections from fashion giants such as Alaïa and Ralph Lauren, as well as up and coming designers. Here are 6 key moments to take away from the week of American fashion.
Alaïa Showcased Sculptural Silhouettes
Fittingly showcased at the Guggenheim was the fashion house’s SS25 collection, showcasing structured silhouettes resembling sculptural pieces of art. The designer took influence from American fashion, such as Halston’s jerseys and Charles James’ puffer jacket. The collection is a clever merging of Parisian and American influence, the result being timeless yet current, effortless yet complex.
Alexa Chung made her New York Fashion Week Debut at Tory Burch
The model and creative Alexa Chung walked her first show at New York Fashion Week, at none other then Tory Burch. The show took place in a set that had been designed to feel like a swimming pool, with aqua tiles covering the walls and floors. To compliment this, the models wore clothing with an athleisure tone, minimal in style and playful in fit, such as Alexa’s wide waisted skirt. The Paris Olympics had clearly had a creative influence on Burch, as she continues to push sportiness into next spring.
Ralph Lauren Showcased One Of Their Most Minimal Collection Yet
However the minimalist designs remain aligned with the all American brand aesthetic we know so well, with American flags stitched into knitwear and the polo logo dawned across woven tote bags. Despite the collection being more toned down than usual, the show itself didn’t hold back on grandeur and flare. It was held at a 19-acre horse farm in Bridgehampton, lined with vintage cars and with a star-studded guest list.
Models Somersaulted Down the Runway at Collina Strada
By now we know that no Collina Strada show is without personality and fun, and this season we saw models mowing grass as they walked down the runway, and other somersaulting their way down through the crowd. The romantic style of clothing dorned with ruffles, pastel prints, checks and stripes, added a sense of innocence to the fun of the show. The brand once again teaches us that fashion doesn’t need to be so serious, and can still be beautiful.
KHAITE Showcased a ‘Warmer, Earthier’ Collection
Known for her edgy and strong collections, with sleek tailoring and a wearable minimalism, designer Catherine Holstein has taken a warmer, earthier route for her SS25 collection. With organza in abundance, floral embellished skirts, and a soft colour pallette that trickles through, a lighter and airier feeling is undeniable compared to previous KHAITE collections. However, the notoriously strong, edgier feel of the brand that we all know and love hasn’t gone completely amiss, as strong shoulder lines, cropped blazers and black leather provide balance.
Designer Kate Barton Debuted Her First Fashion Show
A SCAD graduate and one of the new talents to watch, Kate Barton showcased her debut collection at New York Fashion Week, among some of the fashion giants. Her clever use of material, moulding around the body in a sleek yet constructed manner, demonstrate the designers artistry and creative talent. This impressive collection set the tone for the brands whimsical world building, and we are excited to see where the designer will next take her ideas.