New York Fashion Week - ICB

For SS17 ICB was one of my favourites from NYFW, so I was super excited to attend their presentation for AW17.  The collection was titled "Global Summit" and was inspired by exploring new horizons, finding herself "amongst snowcapped summits and icy peaks".  The presenation started with each model coming out and standing on an elevated block, models were almost like mannequins, very still.  after about 20 minutes models started, one by one, to exit and return dressed in a different amazing outfit.  There was lots of plush angora, blue shearling, excellent tailoring, and thermal wool.  I loved the climbing details that were used, as you can see below.  The clothes looked so rich, warm, and were styled beautifully.  Again one of my favourites of NYFW.

Below are the photos I took during the presentation, you can view the full collection here

New York Fashion Week - Mara Hoffman and Claudia Li

First up is Mara Hoffman, a New York based designer best known for her swimwear.  For AW17 her show took place on a finished level of a parking garage in Chelsea.  The show started with a speech by the women who founded the women's march on Washington. In the collection notes Hoffman stated "This show is inspired by the women whose songs are not yet sung, the allies, the named and the nameless.  I dedicate this to the women who are constantly creating in the name of change".  The collection consisted of a mix of models and dancers and the audience was sat in a semi circle.  The collection was light and easy, with freedom to move.  

Mara Hoffman
First are the images that I took during the show, and then a few images from vogue.com that I really like.

I actually had a standing seat which is usually fine because then I able to see better, but at this show there were some particular guests who were not very considerate, so my photos did not come out so good.

Claudia Li

Claudia Li is a young designer with this collection being the 4th that she has shown at NYFW.  The theme of her AW17 collection is "Take me away to a  different place and time".  You can see from the images below that the presentation consisted of models in a 3-sided mirrored box.  She showed lots of plaid and trench style jackets.  I really liked the mix of fur with the plaid.  There was also a lot of ruching of the sleeves on shirts and jackets.

Below are the photos I took during the presentation.

New York Fashion Week - Rosie Assoulin

What a beautiful collection Rosie Assoulin presented at NYFW.  The collection was presented as sort of a  tea party, with waiters walking around with small bites and collecting cups of tea.  Velvet and pin tucked sofas filled the room, while models stood on the parameter of the room.  The collection was definitely influenced by craftsmanship.  One dress featured a handprinted design and also on display during the presentation was a man doing pottery and an artist. 

These photos were taken by me during the presentation, view the entire collection here

New York Fashion Week - Gypsy Sport

I discovered Gypsy Sport in a very random way, the brand was featured on an episode of America's Next Top Model, and I thought the clothes were really great!  The brand is sporty and casual, but also has a street vibe and pushes boundaries.  At the beginning of the AW17 show, instead of providing show notes, the designer made a heart felt speech about his inspiration for the collection.  Designer Calvin Luo was in Paris beginning to think about his AW17 collection and he saw all of these refugee  villages, and then he went to Mexico, where a lot of his production is done, and he also saw there lots of people living on the streets.  And then he went to LA and again people living outside.  Lou wanted to shed light on these people and celebrate them through this collection.  The collection is hugely inspired by these people and asked us, the viewers, to also think of these people as we watched the show.  Luo's closing remark was that through developing this collection and interacting with these people he learned a lot about humanity. 

The runway had a row of tents in the middle and the music was provided by a family who was amazing on pickle drums.  The models were alternative, different shapes and sizes.  The collection was heavy on camouflage and tie dye with loose fitting silhouette. 

I love knowing the background behind a collection, something that isn't really known to the consumer purchasing the clothes.  I was super happy to be apart of the show!

The models were moving so quickly so my photos are not the greatest, you can also view the whole collection here.