New York Fashion Week 2022
It has been a crazyyyy few months since I last updated this blog, but I cannot wait to spill all the juicy details. I will begin with a quick recap. In August I packed my bags and moved to New York City for college at Columbia University, and have been on the move ever since. I truly love the city and all the amazing people I have met so far.
The highlight of my time here was by far NYFW. I had the amazing opportunity to attend a few shows, with designers ranging from rookies to veterans. Each designer showcased cohesive magic that I am here to dissect and discuss.
I would not consider myself to be an advocate for trends, yet NYFW Fall/Winter 2022 was an incredible representation of the interconnectedness and network of designers, and how classic pieces can be modernized.
So let’s talk sequins, bright hues, and feathers. Every single show included some form of these three elements. Like a weather forecaster, I could have predicted this trend from a mile away. I knew it was coming before I even stepped foot into any of the venues, simply from observing the outfits in line. This year has developed personality in designers unlike ever seen before. Bright, bold, and daring creations emerged one after another like rainforest birds.
House of Mua Mua embroidered sequins in intricate patterns straight onto bold prints for their “The Real Housewives of Fashion” show. My eyes were confused in a beautiful way as each model floated down the runway — their attitudes matching the pieces they were flaunting. Mua Mua brought the bling out.
In Jesus De La Garsa’s “Paradise” show, the young designer transported the audience to an island where majestic birdlike pieces dropped jaws. I feathers moved so gracefully and the colors complemented each other as they appeared one after another, individually interesting yet so cohesive. Paired with the layers of feathers were metallic boots which fashion fanatics flaunted fabulously. Garsa’s designs were further showcased in Vogue Magazine, adorned by icon, Coco Rocha. Young Annie would have simply passed out at this collection.
DUST OF GODS. Talk about sustainability in the world of fashion. I knew there was a reason I loved designer, Antonio Tadrissi. If you have read my articles, you know that I believe that fashion is wearable art and one-of-a-kind. Whenever I find a designer who makes this magic happen, I will sit front row through it all. Each piece Tadrissi created was unique, wearable, and true art. Best of all, the materials were all hand-picked from local markets and warehouses in order to give them a second chance at greatness. From patchwork to re-done denim, this show contained all the beauty of up cycled fashion.
Thank you to Moyal Enterprises and NYFW for this amazing experience!
xoxo,
Annie
