“We dress a very social lady—we’ve got a swan!” Lela Rose said, laughing, in her Midtown showroom. It was a gray and gritty February day outside, but in there was an explosion of rich, opulent colors: citrine, magenta, bronze. There were ballgowns woven with shimmering sunflower motifs, sparkly knits and metallic-fringed tunics. A bolero came … Read more
When Yigal Azrouël moved into his new Grand Street storefront and atelier in September 2023, he was still well within the geographical bounds of his cool, downtown clientele. But the Israeli designer has found that his new spot in SoHo has deepened his well of inspiration. “It’s not intentional. It’s inspiring without even knowing,” he … Read more
A few seasons ago, we called Conley Averett New York’s most successful one-man show. However, this season he’s no longer just one man and instead has an intimate team of close friends and employees including Julian Paik who are helping him get through the ups and downs of being an independent designer in New York … Read more
“How do you make the clothes a bit smarter?” As a designer of contemporary fashion that’s aspirational but not unattainable (as opposed to high luxury brands whose current prices give pause to even the most diehard of shoppers), Phillip Lim has made it a policy to build ingenuity into his clothes. His striped ribbed knit … Read more
This month, the cast of Dune: Part Two (Zendaya! Timmy! Florence!) has been making the rounds on the red carpets to promote the upcoming Denis Villeneuve film—and Christian Siriano’s fall collection couldn’t be more in sync. This season, the designer drew inspiration from the original Frank Herbert novel that the film is based on—specifically taking … Read more
Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding relied on introspection to conceptualize their collections in recent seasons. For fall, however, they shifted focus outward, exploring the pursuit of completeness and the essence of ‘full circle’ fulfillment within the human experience, while also celebrating the beauty of incompleteness and savoring life’s fragmented experiences. “Sometimes, particularly in fashion, everyone’s … Read more
Michelle Ochs’s first collection for Hervé Léger just hit stores this week. So far the designer has been working with feedback from buyers and editors, but she’s about to find out if her clothes resonate with people outside of the bubble. Until now it’s been about testing the waters, primarily focusing on reinvigorating the Léger … Read more
The Jane Birkin effect is real. The beloved actress inspired the handbag with the most pop cultural clout in history, the Hermès Birkin, and there’s no denying that her iconic laidback style was instrumental in defining the look of the ’70s. Her death last year sparked a contemporary reappraisal of her sartorial contributions on TikTok. … Read more
Since Jennie McCormick took over as Chief Merchandising & Design Officer of Rag & Bone last year, she’s been working on solidifying the brand’s basics. This season, she introduced playful additions like sequins, hardware details, and mixed-media embellishments to her lineup of great jeans and staple cardigans. New York City has always been the heart … Read more
Sara Battaglia kept things simple for fall: slender silhouettes, lots of masculine-inspired suiting, primary colors, crisp white shirts with thought-out details. She worked on wardrobe classics with lasting appeal—no diva-esque glamour in sight, but a polished take on the everyday. Battaglia believes that seduction can be subtle, and that it can go hand-in-hand with comfort … Read more
