This past weekend from September 9th-12th we saw the return of the nation’s most illustrious, glamorous, and renowned annual fashion week in New York. Since almost three years ago, brand aficionados haven’t been this pumped up. Back-to-back shows, full schedules, and anticipation for the start of September are all part of the action. Here come the highlights, all dressed up nicely from head to toe!

The Top Shows: 

1. Sergio Hudson, Collection 10

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Sergio Hudson recognizes his collection as pivotal. The designer has made waves in American Fashion but this time he was determined to make his mark. This collection has been defined as sensual yet classy and fun represented by bold colors. What defines this collection is the designer’s lack for eye-catching color, providing blocking pieces in coral blue, terracotta, chartreuse and royal purple inspired by African tribe masks. What sells out from this show was that his collection was season-less, designs that you can wear year-round. Customers don’t have to wear this pieces at a certain time with no constraints from dresses to pant suits.

2. Fendi, 25th anniversary of “Baguette Bag”

Fendi was targeted as “F is for Fendi” in 2017. Until 2021 was their real comeback, but until this week their improvement was fully showcased. For their 25th anniversary of the “Baguette” bag, they collaborated with co-designed elements from Tiffany & Co, Marc Jacobs, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Porter. It has evolved to be an “It Bag” status after it was featured on an HBO  which itself showcased very much the street style and theme of utility.

3. Tommy Hilfiger

The Tommy Factory Fall’22 runway show paid tribute to the American Artist Andy Warhol who was iconic since N.Y.C factory is where he brought together fashion, art, and music. If by any chance you’ve never heard of him, he was known for printmaking, painting, cinema, and photography representing the movement of pop art. The style was very much contemporary, streetwear with a twist of color. The clashing bold pop colors restyled with heritage classics across all worlds created a modern prep for all.

The world tends to forget that fashion week shouldn’t only be about the parties and guest lists. The skill of the designers who convey messages through the clothing we wear is on display this week. That they develop a persona for various audiences, and if anything, this year they demonstrated the idea of efficacy. Most people can agree that expensive clothing has little to do with daily life. Designers took note of this message and put it to use in novel ways. It should express who you are, not what you wear, for the sake of fashion and the entire world.