It’s that time of the year again: New York Fashion Week is here. Agentry PR kicked off the week with the New York Men’s Day (NYMD) Showcase, presented by Hilldun. The bi-annual fashion collective initiative is intended to nurture emerging talents in the fashion world. The showcase consisted of four designers: The Salting, Tarpley, Bulan, and the debut designer Pas Une Marque. Attendees could sip Topo Chicos while strolling through Location05 exploring the various designers of the evening.
The Salting, true to its name, presented a very nautical inspired collection. The creative directors, Michael Ward and Manel Garcia Espejo, served pinstripe blazers accented with brown rope tied in complicated sailor knots. Their silhouettes redefine the traditional male workwear to create raw, unisex looks. The showcase was accompanied by the iconic Stretch Armstrong spinning some sweet vinyl.
Designer Tarpley Brooks Jones, of Tarpley, displayed his newest collection: “Anon-Maybe You See Me, Maybe You Don’t.” The minimalist futuristic looks act as a critique of the dynamics of visibility and invisibility in the digital age. Models were adorned with massive, speed racer sunglasses and boxy silhouettes that obscured their faces and bodies.
Bulan showcased their fall 2024 collection: “Garbage Collector.” Designed and directed by Beam Ratchapol Ngaongam, the collection explores the life and relationship of Ngaongam’s mother who was a garbage collector growing up in Thailand. The collection consists of whimsical, colorful knit pieces draped over the models as they stand on cardboard boxes and empty soda cans.
The French luxury brand Pas Une Marque, in partnership with Johnson Tsang, presented their new collection, “Seams of Dissent.” The playful designs challenge societal norms while simultaneously balancing art and elegance. This unique blend could easily be seen on the streets of New York.
