In September of 2021, Albright College debuted its designers for New York Fashion Week, a biannual showcase of runway shows and presentations used to highlight designers’ collections for the following fashion season. Albright College returned for its 3rd year bringing back nine of its students and alumni. This year’s event returned to 3 West Club and was hosted by Albright alumni R. Scott French ‘87 of VERY New York.
New York Men’s Day is a bi-annual event that serves as a platform for nurturing emerging talent and showcasing contemporary menswear and genderless collections. This season, NYMD once again took the spotlight, featuring a diverse array of brands in a group presentation format over two-hour periods. Let’s take a closer look at some of the standout designers and their captivating collections from NYMD 2024.
Pas Une Marque
Designer: Sean Coutts
Location: Paris, France
Year Founded: 2018
Pas Une Marque, hailing from Paris, France, made its NYMD debut with a collection that bridges the gap between philosophy and fashion. Founded in 2018, the brand is known for its commitment to promoting a deeper sense of meaning through clothing. Each piece is crafted in Peru, with collaborations with various artists enhancing the brand’s storytelling. Drawing inspiration from philosophy, Pas Une Marque’s collection encourages introspection and questioning, offering a unique perspective on design and craft.
Y.Chroma
Founder: Max Israel
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Year Founded: 2023
Y.Chroma, a newcomer to NYMD, captivated audiences with its bold approach to menswear. Founded in 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, the brand focuses on male midlife reinvention, offering vibrant colors and unique textiles to individuals seeking a change from the mundane. Recognized for its commitment to craftsmanship and education, Y.Chroma aims to accompany its customers through every stage of their style transformation, making fashion accessible and empowering for all.
Tarpley
Designer: Brooks Jones
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Year Founded: 2022
Tarpley, a brand rooted in Nashville, Tennessee, returned for its second season at NYMD with its Ready-To-Wear mens and womenswear collection. Known for its commitment to sustainable practices, Tarpley seeks to transcend the boundaries of fashion by fostering consciousness and spreading positivity. Inspired by the theme “ANON: Maybe you see me, maybe you don’t,” the collection explores the concept of anonymity and self-expression through fashion.
Bulan
Designer: Beam Ratchapol Ngaongam
Location: Bangkok, Thailand – New York, USA
Year Founded: 2023
Bulan, a brand with roots in Bangkok, Thailand, and New York, USA, showcased its unisex knitwear collection for the second season at NYMD. Founded in 2023, the brand is the brainchild of Beam Ratchapol Ngaongam, whose passion for knitting and sewing inspired him to explore 3D knitwear design. This season, Bulan pays tribute to Beam’s mother, highlighting the sacrifices she made for her family and celebrating her resilience and strength.
The Salting
Designers: Michael Ward & Manel Garcia Espejo
Location: New York, US
Year Founded: 2018
The Salting, founded in New York City in 2018, returned for its second presentation at NYMD with a sportswear collection inspired by the 1954 film “On the Waterfront.” With a focus on classic silhouettes and rugged fabrics, The Salting captures the power, grit, and sensitivity of the film’s characters. Through its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, the brand aims to evoke the spirit of the dock workers and longshoremen, offering a contemporary take on timeless menswear.
Sivan
Designer: Jack Sivan
Location: Brooklyn, USA
Year Founded: 2021
Sivan, a sustainable menswear brand based in Brooklyn, New York, made its NYMD debut with a collection inspired by the historical figure of the dandy. Founded in 2021, the brand draws inspiration from traditional tailoring techniques and aims to redefine menswear for the modern era. With a focus on sustainability and gender-expansive design, Sivan offers a fresh perspective on classic menswear, embracing individuality and self-expression.
Terry Singh
Designer: Terry Singh
Location: New York City
Year Founded: 2014
Terry Singh, a seasoned veteran of NYFW, returned for his fifth season at NYMD with a menswear collection inspired by his transformative journey in India. Drawing on themes of liberation and self-discovery, Terry’s collection celebrates individuality and the transformative power of clothing. With each garment, Terry seeks to convey a sense of liberation and empowerment, inviting wearers to embrace their true selves.
Landeros New York
Designer: Andre Landeros Michel
Location: New York City, USA
Year Founded: 2013
Landeros New York, founded by Andre Landeros Michel in 2013, made its debut at NYMD with a genderless collection inspired by the music of the 80s New Wave era. Known for its dark, romantic aesthetic and commitment to gender inclusivity, Landeros New York offers a fresh perspective on contemporary fashion. With its bold silhouettes and eclectic designs, the brand celebrates individuality and self-expression, inviting wearers to embrace their unique style.
NYMD 2024 showcased the diversity and creativity of emerging talent in the world of menswear and genderless fashion. From Paris to New York City, designers from around the globe came together to celebrate self-expression, individuality, and the transformative power of fashion.
The five design houses of KiyoKa Hase, Miari Shigeta, Sun Below, Re Rhee And Yaxin Zone displayed their exquisite creations and diverse fashion palettes.
My absolute personal favorite show was by Japanese brand and designer KiyoKa Jade, which played with textures and layers using the hues of grey, black and whites. The designs were futuristic and out-of-the-box and I could definitely imagine rappers such as Playboi Carti wearing the detailed and baggy looks that were completed with oversized circular black sunglasses.
My second personal favorite was the fashion brand Yaxin Zone by Taiwanese designer Ya-Hsin Chung. Her fabrics were thick, cozy and fluffy and offered a fashionable alternative to winter puffers, with its warm layering. As a contradiction to the soft materials, the designer featured diagonal stitchings of huge zippers and most pieces were asymmetrical, which created a unique experience for onlookers at each turn.
The designer focused heavily on making her creations interesting from all angles, being that an equal amount of focus on detail was placed on the front, sides and back of the outfits. Ya-Hsin also played with accessories such as bags and clip-on, clip-off layers of clothing, so fashionistas can easily transform looks from short to long and vice-versa.
Fashion Designer Jason Christopher Peters brought his passion and purpose to New York Fashion Week!
Backstage for Batsheva’s NYFW runway show, hair stylists brought an effortless and sophisticated vibe that matched the models. Using exclusively TRESemmé products (including TRESemmé Extra Hold Hairspray, TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Weightless Silky Shine Spray, TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Weightless Anti-Frizz Finishing Spray), the star of the night was was a French Twist worn by Ione Skye on the runway.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: TRESemme products are being used backstage for TRESemme X Batsheva at Starrett-Lehigh Building on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)
To recreate this look, TRESemmé and Celebrity Hairstylist, Justine Marjan shares her tips below:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: TRESemme Freeze Hold Hairspray is used backstage for TRESemme X Batsheva at Starrett-Lehigh Building on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)
This year’s collection emphasized the beauty associated with aging. In designer Batsheva Hay’s own words, “I wanted to explore the unique experience of aging. I am now over 40 and feel a new sense of vitality, while also feeling invisible to the world in many ways. I wanted to show how amazing getting older is – in terms of style and so much more. The collection is dignified but explores a sense of freedom and ease.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: A model prepares backstage for TRESemme X Batsheva at Starrett-Lehigh Building on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)
Many of the models reflected this non-conventional demographic with makeup and hair accentuating their natural features. Hair stylists opted for clean and elegant looks with the occasional voluminous updo. Strands of hair were cleanly tucked away with hairspray and hair gel.
We’ve got backstage access at The Blonds’ hair and makeup space, gearing up for their NYFW FW’24 Fashion Show with Celebrity Hairstylist Lacy Redway, sponsored by TRESemmé.
“The look is Mob Wives but not really because she is not the wife. She is the BOSS.” – Christian Cowan
NYFW is officially in full swing. This twice-a-year fashion extravaganza, held once in September and again now in February, is replete with runway shows and popups throughout the city. Influencers and fashion celebrities alike transform the streets of SoHo into their canvas, strutting down them in the latest designer collections to create content for social media.
Alessia Merzlova – What Comes Around Goes Around NYFW
It’s not just individuals tuning in to the fashion conversation – stores around the city eagerly capitalize on these opportunities as well. This past Thursday, to celebrate the start of NYFW (and the latest installment of its monthly event series), vintage store What Goes Around Comes Around, known for its luxury resale and custom vintage pieces, hosted an evening pop up in the iconic SoHo neighborhood.
Yves Mathieu – What Comes Around Goes Around NYFW
Invited actresses, models, and influencers were treated to sweet and savory treats and fruitful conversations about up and coming collections. Servers clad in all black gracefully offered guests sips of champagne and wines and rotating spreads of canapés. Tucked away in a discreet corner were portrait artists on site, giving guests an opportunity to go home with an inked version of themselves.
As guests shuffled in, DJ Jordy Spice curated a mix that matched the effortlessly cool and chic looks of the guests themselves. The event was hosted by content creators Fiffany Luu and Maya McHenry.
Attendees included:
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Vivien Yi – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND NYFW ICONIC THURSDAY EVENT
Ash Forde, Tatiana Elizabeth – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND NYFW ICONIC THURSDAY EVENT
Gideon Dunns, Mimi Demirdjian – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND NYFW ICONIC THURSDAY EVENT
Every year, NYFW introduces many new and exciting designers and organizations to the fashion landscape, and on Wednesday, February 7, the Sakura Collection made its official debut by holding a reception party at the famous Pierre Hotel.
Sakura Collection, launched by Noriko Tabata (now Representative Director of the brand), was intended to bring the “rich cultural heritage of Japan to the world” through the distribution of traditional Japanese materials to an international audience. Every year, they provide opportunities for young designers by supporting their endeavors, allowing them to create their art with these materials, and helping them learn how to utilize dyeing techniques stemming from all over Japan. Since 2012, they’ve collaborated with thirty-eight fashion designers from fourteen countries.
The Collection also strives for many of these materials to be sustainable, and they continuously promote recyclable fashion to their students. They’ve held over thirty-four award ceremonies, and through their Fashion Design Award, they further advance their Sustainable Development Goals with the intention of “creating a better world.”
After check-in, guests were led to the Wedgewood room, where they sipped on cocktails, ate delightful hors d’oeuvres, and mingled with other attendees before the main event began. A fashion show commenced; The show featured the creations of three of their designers, all of the outfits ranging in structure, fabrics, and colors/patterns. There was a dramatic dance performance, where they showcased the designer’s handmade costumes, and passed around scarves for guests to feel and admire.
When the show concluded, attendees were able to speak to vendors in the room and buy various items from bow ties and archive dresses, to custom-made jackets and dresses; All the funds would be used to further The Sakura Collection’s mission of nurturing their fashion students’ aspirations.
If you’re interested in donating to Sakura Collection, click this link here.
Photo Source: Sakura_Collection.Gram
This was a night that will forever be sewn in the memory banks of fashion lovers around the world.