Introduction
New York Fashion Week is over, and it’s been a whirlwind for all of us. With so many shows happening at once, We wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the most memorable moments from this season’s collections.
1. New York Fashion Week set the bar high.
New York Fashion Week set the bar high. It was the biggest of all fashion weeks and the most essential fashion week in the world. There were so many unique looks on the runway this season, The couture brand Renacio by Carlos Reyes put on an inspiring display of dream-inspired dresses and garments that swept away the audience. Tommy Hilfiger, meanwhile, teamed up with British designer Richard Quinn for a modern take on classic Americana on the Brooklyn waterfront. Forecasted trends including extreme shoulders, super-mini bags, colorful knits, and shimmering lace all found their way onto the runways. Emerging creatives such as Luar, Who Decides War, and No Sesso proved why they should soon be recognized as household names.
Lil Nas at Coach runway
Does the jelly shoe have a timeless appeal? Since the ’80s, the whimsical staple has been revived numerous times, most recently on Lil Nas X’s feet at the Coach runway show. It was this moment in the spotlight that cemented the redemption arc of jelly shoes, which are now officially back in style.
London, Milan, and Paris will all have their own fashion weeks before the year is up, but NYC set the standard.
New York City is a melting pot of cultures and styles, and its fashion week sets the standard for others to follow. London, Milan and Paris will all have their own fashion weeks before the year is up, but NYC set the standard.
Fashion shows are an integral part of New York City’s identity—and they’ve been around since at least the 1930s. But it wasn’t until 1967 that fashion week was formalized in any way by designer Mary McFadden (who also founded Fashion Week Daily). Since then it has grown exponentially every year as designers compete for industry accolades like CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner or CFDA/BFC Womenswear Designer of the Year.
That’s our roundup of the best fashion week moments from New York fashion week 2022 shows. Stay tuned for more coverage of London, Milan and Paris!