The Style Section: NYFW

Happy New York Fashion Week! This is such an exciting month with filled with new and unique Spring ready-to-wear looks. New York Fashion Week is held in February and September each year, typically spanning seven to nine days. Many shows are held throughout each day ranging designers, venues, and guest lists. Typically, these exclusive events are invite-only. But it is not just New York Fashion Week we get to look forward to twice a year; there are so many more fashion weeks scattered across major cities. Through September and October are London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, and of course New York Fashion Week. I am excited to debrief more of these in the next Pin Oak article.

A marriage between east and west cultures is the only way to describe Naeem Khan’s most recent collection. Filled with vibrant colours and textures, this collection does not go unnoticed. A unique blend of materials and silhouettes maintain a luxurious, yet Spring feel throughout the whole collection. This inimitable collection debuted during New York Fashion Week on 12 September 2023; what an exciting look to the future of Naeem Khan.

Michael Kors similarly debuted their most recent Spring ready-to-wear collection in New York. This new collection transported the venue from New York to the south of France with a range of coastal themes, featuring lace and crochet, paired with neutral colours. Look 7 subtly reminds me of look 90/91 of Todd Oldham’s 1995 Spring ready-to-wear collection with the iconic sequin skirt and structured shirt, a spring trend that has lived on throughout the years.

Finally, one of my favourite collections to debut in New York this September would have to the LoveShackFancy Spring ready-to-wear. This feminine, timeless, and distinctive fashion brand has managed to keep the same distinguishing vibe of all of their collections. This most recent one is no different – exciting spring looks with lively colours and delicate patterns. LoveShackFancy is one of my favourite new and upcoming companies that have only recently spiked in popularity. I am very excited to see the new looks owner Rebecca Hessel Cohen comes up with.

Juliette J., Year 10