On the second day of 2023 New York Fashion Week, the most prominent shows were those of Proenza Schouler, Palomo Spain, PatBo, Eckhaus Latta, Lapointe and Dion Lee, representing a celebration of global fashion. Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, from Proenza Schouler, chose to reinforce the minimalist approach of the brand, presenting black and white suits with a slightly angular silhouette and straight lines, with the occasional use of colors and an aesthetic reminiscent of the 90s.
The setting at Phillips Auction House added an intriguing touch, exploring the duality between commerce and creativity in fashion. At The Plaza Hotel, Alejandro Gómez Palomo, stylist at Palomo Spain, presented the exciting collection “Cruising in the Rose Garden”, which explored the dichotomies of romance and sex, inspired by Jazz and Flamenco, with corsets, lace and feathers, creating an atmosphere that referred to the world of Gatsby.
Brazilian designer Patrícia Bonaldi, in her sixth parade at NYFW, brought Tropicália and the glamour of the 70s from Brazil to the world, with a special focus on embroidery made at her school in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. The collection incorporated natural elements, such as wooden beads and feathers, as well as innovations, such as glass bags created in collaboration with an artist, maintaining a boho and disco vibe in a contemporary and culturally Brazilian context.
Eckhaus Latta introduced Vega technology, with 3D weaving, at 2023 New York Fashion Week, exploring unusual materials such as foil yarn and string. The collection presented wide pants, often in dark tones with metallic coatings, in a captivating exploration of identity in a scenario where jeans and t-shirts predominate.
Australian designer Dion Lee brought an industrial approach inspired by Rick Owens, with powerful silhouettes and pieces of clothing that merged perfectly between hoods and tailoring. The collection incorporated elements of protective and military uniforms, with touches of sensuality and a variation of genres in the clothes.
Outdoors, on Crosby Street in Soho, the Lapointe brand took advantage of the sunset to combine sports fashion with tailoring. The collection was bold and sexy, with shiny silver sequins, thigh-high boots and elegant silhouettes, all in a monochrome color palette with rose gold, navy, lemon green and vibrant pink details, resulting in a post-Barbiecore style that lived up to the designer’s signature.