By: Elizabeth McLaughlin & Selima Smith-Dell
Hi everyone! Part 2 to my highlights of NYFW has been a bit delayed from my Euro trip.
Check out the best looks and trends for next fall from a range of top designers.
Check out the best looks and trends for next fall from a range of top designers.
What We Wore
 Nicole Miller Dress, Kent Stetson Clutch & Boohoo Shoes  Evolve Top & Kent Stetson Clutch  |  Jeffrey Campbell Donata Black Heels  Nicole Miller Dress, Carlos Santana Boots & Kent Stetson Clutch.  Kent Stetson Clutch |
S U N D A Y
Leanne Marshall
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Leanne Marshall is one of my favorite evening wear designers. She takes designer and dress-maker to a whole new level. My favorite piece is the lavender one shoulder dress featuring a high slit. The dress is airy and elegant, perfect for a special event. Her designs have such body and presence to them when they are seen down the runway. Influencers from all over travel specifically to see her show. Leanne's top-notch designs have been seen on popular fashion TV show Project Runway and now flood the runway during New York Fashion Week.
T U E S D A Y
John Paul Ataker
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OK so... I am OBSESSED with this collection. If you know me, you know I love channeling my inner goddess when it comes to dressing fancy. This exotic and luxurious collection by John Paul Ataker was both eye-catching and powerful. The designs featured selective cut outs and fun drapery for a dramatic look. My favorite look is the white long cowl neck dress with the gold wrap-around neckline. John Paul Ataker is definitely one of my top, upscale dress designers to see during fashion week.
Anniesa Hasibuan
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By: Selima
I just have to begin by saying this show made me emotional. Anniesa Hasibuan broke my heart in all the right ways and showed me what it looks like when an artist uses their art for a platform for social change. Anniesa is an Indonesian Muslim designer and in response to the recent Muslim ban and immigration policies decided to cast all immigrant and second generation children of immigrants as her models. All of the models wore hijabs, looked like royalty, and totally slayed the runway. I legit felt like I was in the presence of kings and queens. This show might be one of my favorites not only because of the pieces but what the show represents.
Miguel Vieira
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Miguel Vieira is the master of clean lines and detailed designs. Miguel’s collection plays strictly with black and white fabrics. There was a wonderful recurring windowpane plaid print in both the women and menswear pieces. One common trend in the collection that is to die for is the combination of a pea coat or blazer paired with a turtleneck. The collection was a wonderful mix of leather skirts, fitted pants for men, and a wide assortment of beautifully crafted accessories and pieces that gave off an air of strength, confidence, and sophistication. This collection was certainly for the stylist New Yorker you see often times in the cinema of the era.
W E D N E S D A Y
Hong Kong Show
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By: Selima
Three wonderful designers were showcased at this fashion show. My favorite of the three was Cynthia & Xiao. Have you ever heard about loom weaving? It’s this wonderful process of weaving where you interlace two or more sets of yarns with a loom machine. Cynthia & Xiao show was a delightful mix of colorful loom woven and tweed pieces with the occasional pop up of symbolic Chinese artistry. The looks were so well constructed it was breathtaking. But this comes as no surprise seeing that Cynthia worked closely with the likes of Alexander Wang and Vivienne Westwood and Xiao Xiao has a background in textile construction and design. Together the two are a dynamic duo.
