By Amanda Moses
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) once again took to the runways for hybrid shows from September 8 to September 12. The glitz and glamour of the occasion welcomed many influencers, fashionistas, journalists, and other enthusiasts back to the streets of New York City donning their most fabulous attire. It also paved the way for a more inclusive platform, allowing designers to host creative virtual shows that everyone can enjoy.
On September 11, Global Fashion Collective held two demonstrations showcasing designers from around the world. Global Fashion Collective I featured numerous women’s wear collections. The Future of Heritage’s Ay Lelum from Vancouver exhibition was an inspiration segment displaying beautiful flowing gowns in red, pink, a beige silk emblazon with traditional Native American caricatures While Ay Lelum’s pieces were soft and intricate, C’EST D, featured simple lounge wear for individuals of all sizes. CEDIM The School of Design from Mexico hailed four designers who combined tones of Mexican culture with bright and colorful pieces.
Global Fashion Collective II hosted collections for both men and women.
Men’s collections by Unusual from the United Arab Emirates kicked off the second showcase with urban street wear. This line was perfect for the cool fall weather with its sweatshirts and matching pants paired with strappy bags and loose tie. While Unusual featured a more loose and comfortable collection, Saint Jesus from Chile displayed a combination of both casual sports look with blazers and sheer mesh dress tops.
It was all about the jumpers and flowing dresses for Carlton Jones’ runway show. The outfits shown were very much like luxury beach wear, brining in the summer sunshine to the fall show. SARAL ZENS, a women’s wear from China depicted high-end sophisticated designs in stark whites and blacks. Each outfit exuded a sense of power with it’s solid tones. The final designer to be featured was Blue Tamburin from Korea. For the Spring Creek Sun, this last runway show stole the spotlight with its dramatic attire honoring both Korean culture with hints of American styles.
Photos by Amanda Moses
