NYFW Fall 22: The Round-Up
Just as quickly as it descended over the city, New York Fashion Week has ended. This season, as an intern for The Daily Front Row, I was able to attend several fashion shows and presentations of some NY locals, as well as some new kids on the block. I endured the blistering cold to stand in line outside of Spring Studios in SoHo, but it was all worth it to see the city’s finest show off their collections. Take a look below to see all of my coverage on NYFW Fall 22…
Aknvas Fall 2022
Aknvas definitely knows how to party! Christian Juul Nielsen, creative director of the brand, who also moonlights as creative director of Herve Leger, showed his work in a club-like atmosphere inside the Sunken Room at Spring Studios.
Starring local New York City models and a live DJ performance, Nielsen set the tone that Aknvas is all about having fun. It was the ideal backdrop for his colorful and tactile work—nylon yarn luxe knits, more puffer coats, oversize coats, bell-bottom pants, looser blazers, and macramé belts.
The options were almost endless for both the boys, girls, or whomever, to enjoy and feel themselves in. We hope to see more of Aknvas’ life-of-the-party energy in seasons to come.
Bevza Fall 2022
As the late afternoon sunlight cascaded into The Gallery, models at Bevza’s Fall 2022 show walked down the runway towards the photographer pit and past the front row. Inspired by “love letters to the Earth,” Kyiv-based designer Svitlana Bevza presented a collection that was effortlessly chic and elevated.
Pearlized seashell earmuffs and garments made of fish-scale-like fabric shined on the runway. Clutches and buttons in the shape of a wax seal, as well as tailoring that mirrored paper envelopes really drove the theme home.
With ethically sourced materials, Bevza continues to spread the message of sustainability back home, where the movement has been slower to take off. Eco-friendly materials made of recycled plastic bottles showed up in the shape of slick long vests and a tundra-ready maxi skirt.
Greedilous by Tilda
Welcome to New York, Greedilous! The Korean fashion label helmed by designer Younhee Park, showcased a collection co-designed by LG's artificial intelligence (AI), Tilda—hence, Greedilous by Tilda.
The "Flowers on Venus" collection marks the latest innovation from the Korean tech giant. Tilda "specializes in illustration, collage and pattern design, and can create brand new images using EXAONE (LG's latest multi-modal super-giant AI model) as her brain to study from millions of learning data," a press release explains.
On the runway were tech-forward and eco-friendly garments, using vibrant colors on abstract graphics in the form of RTW street style. "For me, fashion isn't just for the sake of wearing. It is also a medium to send out a message... Soon after NYFW, I plan to launch an ESG line using clothes that get thrown away after being worn once or twice,” says Park.
Marrissa Wilson Fall 2022
A show starting at 10 a.m. was not going to stop Marissa Wilson from turning up the fashion. An emerging designer, Wilson made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday with a collection inspired by the explosion in popularity of digital spaces.
NYFW first-comer, Marrisa Wilson made her runway debut on Tuesday with a collection inspired by the explosion in popularity of digital spaces. “I really wanted this collection to... create a space for women, in particular women of color, to be able to explore and participate in those spaces. Right now that space is really heavily dominated by white men,” she told Reuters.
The Fall 2022 line was filled with graphics and prints to evoke what she calls a "futurism aesthetic" and "excitement for the unknown,”—silky garments covered in loud designs adorned the models, as they walked proudly down the runway. Lots of lavender and red created a flurry of excitement that was echoed by the production lights. We will definitely keep an eye out for Wilson, as she continues to showcase her fashion talents in New York.
Black in fashion council
The Black in Fashion Council made sure that no black designers were forgotten this fashion week. As I entered my appointment, I was instantly inundated by loud and saturated colors. Featuring designers Eugene Taylor, CISE, Dur Doux, Salone Monet, and Lavie by CK, there was an abundance of energy in those studio showrooms. While each designer differed in their approach, the message was consistently clear: celebrate your roots.
Eugene Taylor shared with me her annual tribute to Diana Ross, in the form of a stage-ready-costume collection. Blake Van Putten of CISE, known for their Protect Black Women bag, showcased his newest prototype and collection, while Dur Doux displayed their most recent collection, which had just been seen on the runway at Bryant Park. The immense emotion that these designers were able to capture in such a controlled environment has left me thinking about them since I left the appointment.
Photos by myself and @caz.______
Interior Fall 2022
A fashion presentation at a restaurant? Sign me up! I walked into The Waverly Inn, a local NY spot, and was surrounded by models in gorgeous dresses, fries, Champagne, and an 84 oz. Porterhouse steak.
Lily Miesmer and Jack Miner started Interior last year as a collection of clothing with an artistic bent, and they sure have gotten their vision locked in. A gown made of tied scraps of fabric, a jacket inspired by 14th century armor, and a pajama suit adorned with dangling fruits and vegetables—art, food, and fashion.
The models sat and conversed at the tables, dressed to the Nines—one in a dress of sheer metallic fabric, and one in black netting with a hood. If all of Interiors collections are going to be this cool, I expect to be receiving an invite each season.
Now that NYFW has ended, we can take a look back at everything we saw. As shows return to an in person format, we have come together to party, to have dinner with friends, and to take deeper looks at the intersectionality between fashion and technology. NYFW continues to be a pinnacle in the world of fashion, and this past season has shown us that there is still a lot of talent in the big apple.