IT’S SHOWTIME: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SPRING 2022
Designer Wes Gordon with a look from the Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2022 collection celebrating the brand’s 40th year anniversary. (Photo Credit: Lexie Moreland for WWD)
New York Fashion Week is back and bigger than ever! It has been 18 months since New York hosted it’s last in-person fashion week, pre-COVID, and in an attempt to get back to a new normal, we will certainly be complying with mask mandates and vaccination cards to attend all of the live events.
So, what will be different THIS season you may ask? Well for starters, many American designers who have shown in Europe in the past, will be coming home to show in New York City. A few European imports, such as Moschino, have also opted to show their collection in NYC, adding an exciting energy to the week. And another treat to look forward to…over a dozen emerging Black designers were added to the fashion calendar, thanks to the Black In Fashion Council.
And another first…NYFW will go out with a bang as the Met will host their annual Met Gala on September 13th. Read our blog from last week to learn more about the Costume Institute’s new exhibition, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion and their youngest-ever crew of co-chairs: Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka, and Amanda Gorman. Add in the U.S. Open (tennis championship games) and the VMA Awards (Video Music Awards) to the mix and New York City will be bustling with excitement. Just like pre-Covid days. Almost.
Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the sisters behind the fashion label Rodarte, surrounded by models during their spring 2022 show. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
In true NYC fashion, and with the Mario Coumo scandal finally behind us, New York’s newest and first female governor, Kathy Hochul, announced a partnership with NYFW’s IMG, giving designers free access to two show venues, Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park (downtown) and Moynihan Train Hall (in the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building). According to Vogue Runway, Gurung’s show was the first to take the governor up on her offer. Later in the week, Cynthia Rowley will host her show in the same downtown location and Victor Glemaud will present in Moynihan Train Hall. More firsts.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Prabal Gurung. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
“We are grateful to Governor Hochul and New York State for their continued partnership,” said IMG’s president of fashion events and properties Leslie Russo. “Through this unique partnership, we are proud to showcase iconic New York City locations as the backdrop to this season’s collections.”
Although the city will feel alive and energized, there will certainly be somber moments too, as this year marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. New York City will have to downsize their ceremonies due to COVID and the Delta variant, which is circulating both locally and across the country. It’s so hard to believe that 20 years have passed since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the day that not only halted New York Fashion Week, but all of New York City. However, out of the ashes of death and destruction, NYC rebuilt itself stronger than ever. The fashion industry came together and started what has now become the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, an incubator in support of young designers and the program has nurtured numerous talents, from Proenza Schouler to Telfar.
In 2021, the industry had to pivot once again to address the tragedy of COVID-19. Due to the worldwide pandemic, many fashion companies shuttered such as retailer Century 21 and well-established designers such as Carly Cushnie (who created her namesake label Cushnie). In April of this year, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF) announced that as an alternative to their usual competition, they would also award grants to 10 independent American brands. It’s a diverse group that ranges from Eckhaus Latta to Batsheva, as well as a few upstart labels.
A look from Batsheva’s spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
Another silver lining to emerge from the pandemic was a heightened awareness amongst consumers who are now becoming more discerning shoppers in search of more sustainable brands and individualized pieces. After spending over a year and a half indoors, working from home, we all want to make our grand entrance when entering the workplace but in a more thoughtful way.
Imitation of Christ, Spring 2022 ready-to-wear presentation. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Here are some of our favorite tends from the first few days of the NYFW Spring 2022 season.
READY TO BARE
In keeping with the runways’ newfound desire for nudity, designers are daring consumers to bare just a bit more for Spring 2022 with a multitude of bra tops. Interpretations ran the gamut, from a chic interpretation at Michael Kors to a sportier vibe at Jason Wu.
A look from Michael Kors Collection ‘s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Brandon Maxwell’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Coach’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Jason Wu’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Jonathan Simkhai’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Bevza’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
BLOOMS DAY
Welcome to spring’s splashy garden party, an oh-so-optimistic celebration with bold colors and masses of floral prints. These delicate florals made their way onto everything from sweet mini dresses to edgy one-shoulder frocks.
A look from Prabal Gurung’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Natasha Zinko’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
Looks form Libertine’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Libertine)
A look from Monique Lhuillier’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Collina Strada’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Markarian’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
SHORT STORIES
Bottoms up! Shorts rocked the runways this season, from tiny briefs to Bermuda styles. These looks are a youthful and relaxed alternative to the summer dress.
A look from Moschino’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Adam Lippes’ Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from St. John’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Adeam’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Adeam)
A look from Alejandra Alonso Rojas’ Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
HUE SAID IT
Designers lit up the spring 2022 season with rich and vibrant shades for day and night.
A look from Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Prabal Gurung’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Badgley Mischka’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from CDLM’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from 3.1 Phillip Lim’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Naeem Khan’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
NEUTRAL TERRITORY
Neutral shades are anything but boring. For spring, designers mix it up with a palette that ranges from pale ivory to lovely nudes.
A look from Peter Do’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Gabriela Hearst’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Bronx and Banco’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from The Row’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Ulla Johnson’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Fredrick Anderson’s Spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
BARE CONDITIONING
Seduction is the name of the game as designers add interesting, skin baring, cut-outs to their favorite frocks.
A look from Christian Siriano’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Threeasfour’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Nicole Miller’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Bronx and Banco’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2022 Collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)
A look from LaQuan Smith’s spring 2022 collection. (Photo Credit: Vogue Runway)