On Friday, February 7th BLANCORE presented its 2020 Autumn/Winter collection “Lost Elf” at Spring Studios in New York City. This show marks BLANCORE’s second time showcasing at New York Fashion Week, following its debut last season.
This collection was born out of a desire to raise public awareness about sustainability and the importance of growing this practice. “Lost Elf” is an abstraction created to represent the waste humans leave behind, by reminding us of the forgotten toys of our childhood. Through imitating the toys so easily discarded in our youth, BLANCORE reflects the environmental issues the world is currently facing such as air pollution, deforestation, and glacier melting.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: A model walks the runway for the Blancore fashion show during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery II at Spring Studios on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)
“Lost Elf” opened on theme with a male model dressed in a pastel pink and blue ensemble, accessorized with an elf-like pointy hat and pointy shoes. These whimsical elements are carried throughout the show to create a collection that truly felt like it was filled with real-life toys.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Models walk the runway for the Blancore fashion show during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery II at Spring Studios on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)
The show featured innovative jacket designs layered over flowy skirts and perfectly tailored pants. As well as, show stopping dresses and accessories that heightened each look and were reminiscent of the “Lost Elf” theme.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: A model walks the runway for the Blancore fashion show during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery II at Spring Studios on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)
BLANCORE closed the show with all of the models returning to the runway to form two lines and face the audience members. A blue light filled the room as the models closed their eyes and a brief song was played that featured a child singing about elves. This moment brought the show full circle and really set it apart from the usual fashion week presentations.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: A model walks the runway for the Blancore fashion show during February 2020 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Gallery II at Spring Studios on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)