It’s officially fashion month, kicking off with New York Fashion Week on September 7th, new trends, celebrity looks, and jaw-dropping runway moments are finally here and we are here to give you all the major highlights so you don’t miss a thing.
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Mirror Palais
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Stakes were high for the viral brand’s second New York show, but Marcelo Gaia delivered a collection that had the internet in just as much of a frenzy as last year. The SS24 show Gaia turned up the heat by adding sexiness to their signature bows, ruffled mesh gowns, and low-waist maxi bottoms. One look in particular, a nude lace-up corset and long skirt, has Fashion TikTok on their knees. The pieces are meant to let you wear your fantasies, with soft pink and cream colors dominating alongside dreamy satin, tulle, and velvety fabrics. What caught everybody’s attention is that this collection adds diversity to their sizes, using ribbon ties and stretchy materials. From Sailor Moon-inspired bandage dresses to wide-brimmed hats as a nod to Audrey Hepburn, the dreamy inspiration is clear. Feminine icon Cindy Kimberly closed the show in a bridal dress, cementing the show as one of this season’s highlights.
Sandy Liang
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For Spring 2024, Sandy Liang took the concept of “I’m just a girl” and turned it into a show. The hyperfeminine, nostalgic, and whimsical ensembles had all the ballet core and coquette fans gasping in delight. We’re sure to see all the New York cool girls wearing the pleated skirts and ballerinas featured in no time. The “The Virgin Suicides” collection was inspired by Sofia Coppola’s cult film of the same name, blending its girliness with a Y2K and mermaid aesthetic. Think bow bags, graphic tees, and lot’s of shells. The color palette matched too, with icy pink, cream, and navy blue reigning the runway. Her eponymous label used to be an if-you-know-you-know brand, but this show will earn her a spot amongst the international titans.
LaQuan Smith
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A NYFW staple, LaQuan Smith’s show had the front-row celebrities and toughest critics hollering at the sexy and provocative attire. Saweetie, Mary J Blige, Laverne Cox… all the A-listers came to see what the Queens-born designer had in store— and he did not disappoint. The afterparty at the exclusive and infamous club The Stranger will no doubt double its popularity, with guests including Parris Goebel, Tinashe, FloMilli, and Coco Jones. For Spring 24, Smith delivered an intergalactic glam dream, with sci-fi references from Barbarella and Freddy Mercury. The color palette matched just that, with metallics and colors like fuchsia, aqua, and purple taking center stage. In terms of the garments, we saw NSFW mesh bodysuits, metallic cargo pants, and strapless dresses with the highest slits possible. Smith made this one for the it-girls and confident women.
Sami Miro Vintage
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For her NYFW debut, the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist brought L.A. fashion to the mix. For her ‘Zero Waste’ collection, Miró showcased the upcycled garments that made celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Cardi B, and Rosalia love her brand. Her first show was highly anticipated, a warranted feeling after seeing the skin-baring creations that strolled down the runway. Everything had a DIY element as a tribute to when she reworked her thrift shop finds as a teen, from deconstructed blazers to leather cutout dresses sporting neutral colour palettes filled with cream, black, and grey. But what truly made the show was when she came out to the runway to cut a pair of long black pants into a flowing gown. That’s a big yes from us.
Buci NYC
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The New York label BUCI also finally made its NYFW debut, with a show that proved why its clothes are a must in every It girl’s closet. Despite her brand only being three years old, designer Mishka Ivanivic managed to weave sensuality into her ethereal aesthetic. The collection adorned flowing scarves, chic jackets, and coquette silhouettes, inspiring thoughts of an autumn daydream. The reds, browns, and ivories just contributed more to that end-of-summer feeling, but what made it stand out were the transformable pieces. Tied-up mini dresses becoming long flowing ones, adjustable skirts… BUCI didn’t shy away from highlighting what it’s famous for–and we couldn’t be more glad.
Luar
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The coveted spot of the week was filled by Luar, who closed NYFW by giving fashion what it needs the most right now, Raul Lopez poured his soul into the ‘Socorro’ collection, inspired by the battle between religion and hedonism, he saw in his home country of the Dominican Republic. He showed this by contrasting modesty with sexiness: peekaboo hemlines, skirts that button up to show more or less leg, and shorts with long, billowing tails. The Brooklyn-based designer also merged office attire with party clothes through grey sleek suits, LBD’s, and tan deconstructed pieces. But that’s not all; Lopez found a way to sneak his origins into the collection, filling it with a broken leather reminiscent of the walls of his home. Crowding the runway were also different versions of the Ana bag that threw the brand into the limelight. Guests Lourdes Leon, Gunna, Doechii, and JT can attest to the show’s success.
Words by Alexia De Las Herras
Header Image by @sandyliang
