NY Fashion Week FW24

Collina Strada

At Collina Strada’s Fall/Winter 2024 show, the theme of inner feminine strength was evident with every seat adorned with show notes promoting “Collina’s Gym.” Designer Hillary Taymour celebrated strong women by showcasing organza garments resembling muscles, reshaping perceptions of femininity to embrace sweat and strength. The collection, crafted from leftover fabrics, featured bold, colorful designs, including flowery patterns, puffy jackets revealing baby bumps, and outfits with fake muscles. Later looks included slip dresses, fitted jeans, and plaid shirts with bold prints, while trench coats with big shoulders and fancy corseted outfits added to the strength of the collection.

Tommy Hilfiger

Tommy Hilfiger’s latest collection effortlessly blends classic American sportswear with modern athletic influences, offering a fresh take on casual sophistication. Inspired by 1990s prep essentials, the lineup includes timeless pieces like rugby shirts, blazers, chinos, and varsity jackets, elevated with various textures such as corduroy, herringbone, and subtle pinstripes.

For women, the collection reinvents tailored coats in luxurious camel wool, vibrant checks, and earthy tweeds, paired with cozy cable knit sweaters and polo-style mini-dresses made from lavish cashmere. Reflecting the brand’s heritage, the silhouette embodies Tommy Hilfiger’s iconic reinterpretation of American preppy style, featuring relaxed trousers, casual button-downs, and oversized outerwear

Cucculelli Shaheen

Cucculelli Shaheen’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, “Veritas,” draws from Roman mythology, showcasing lush embroidery and a rebellious twist. Moody and romantic, it reflects New York’s cosmopolitan vibe, with inspiration from astrology mosaic floors.

The collection explores opposites like chaos and classicism, featuring oversized pajama sets that can be worn with pants or tights for a mini look, tiered skirts paired with oversized tuxedo coats, and strapless bustier dresses with sharp angles softened by petticoat skirts. The designers experiment with oversized shapes, giving a fresh twist to traditional menswear and womenswear silhouettes such as pajamas, overcoats, and tulle petticoats. They also introduce a new crest made of bullion for added luxury on jackets and coats, using fabrics like wool, silk, and tulle in colors ranging from deep navy to silver, icy blue, pearl, champagne, and more.

The Blonds

This season, The Blonds got inspired by the fiery energy of Latin divas, calling their theme “Fuego.” Their designs featured tight-fitting outfits with corsets and short lengths, all adorned with fiery details like flames and shiny jewels.  The designers used a lot of black and red colors, with some blue and pink added in. They wanted to honor Latin culture, showing their appreciation for their background and the lively style of Latin pop singers.

Some of the best outfits were a shiny golden mini dress covered in shiny crystals and a blue jumpsuit with a spiky top. They also had cool black leather clothes with fiery gold designs and interesting details. They even paired long black gloves with sparkly tights to make the outfits more dramatic. One standout moment was when a guy wore a cool black leather outfit with snake print, paired with bold leather chaps and styled his hair like devil horns. Lead designer Phillipe Blond also showed off a daring matching leather set with fiery details and a villainous flame collar.

Ulla Johson

The collection effortlessly combines masculine and feminine features, as seen in the olive-green coat that combines a cape with the silhouette of a trench coat, offering a military-inspired style softened by the use of flowing fabric. Johnson brings her distinctive flair to classic garments such as paisley, lace, and corsets, crafting elegant hand-crocheted dresses and skirts with black-and-white motifs. Denim jackets feature both boxy and corseted styles, while pinstripe suits balance broad shoulders with cinched waists for a feminine flair. The emphasis on loose fits and relaxed shapes ensures comfort throughout the collection. The standout was a stunning gold metallic gown that flowed beautifully on the runway. 

Johnson’s collection showcases her signature bohemian style, characterized by bold prints, ruffles, and gathered fabric. She favors vibrant colors, evident in the rich hues of gold, mustard, purple, and copper.

Christian Cowan

Christian Cowan’s Fall/Winter 2024 show was a standout event, marked by a groundbreaking collaboration with Adobe. Together, they unveiled the first-ever wearable garment using Adobe Primrose technology, initially showcased at Adobe’s MAX 2023 conference. The audience was mesmerized by the show’s centerpiece: a dress adorned with Primrose petals and Cowan’s signature stars, its pattern shifting and evolving with each step. Adding to the allure was the diverse lineup of models, including several iconic figures from the 90s runway scene, scouted by Cowan and his team from various corners of the country. Throughout the runway, a dominant color scheme emerged, featuring elegant tones of white, silver, black, and red.

In one look, a model donned a monochrome pantsuit featuring a peak-collared blazer with cut-out detailing around the midriff, paired elegantly with flare trousers. Additionally, the collection included both short and long flowy dresses crafted from the same white fabric adorned with black dots. As another model graced the runway, she exuded elegance in a sheer top adorned with star-shaped buttons, elegantly paired with a white pleated mini skirt. The collection showcased a diverse array of pieces, including a flowing black sheer dress, a one-shouldered silk kaftan, shimmery short dresses, and form-fitting long dresses, all adorned with star-shaped embellishments. Additionally, one model paid homage to Marilyn Monroe, stunning in a white tank top paired with a shimmering silver-colored string skirt. Completing the ensemble were a selection of stylish footwear options, ranging from sleek black and silver pointy pumps to charming white flower-patterned pump shoes.

Ludovic de Saint Sernin

Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection was a bold tribute to Robert Mapplethorpe’s iconic artwork. The runway featured a striking array of sheer backless tops adorned with Mapplethorpe’s velvet flowers, alongside intricate chainmail details and edgy leather harnesses evoking a BDSM aesthetic. 

Eyelet trousers were paired with vibrant firetruck-red ties, while cinched trench coats in luxurious materials like inky calfskin and chocolate shearling added a touch of sophistication. Nipped wool tailoring created exaggerated hourglass silhouettes, while asymmetrical leather shift dresses showcased fine pinstripe embroideries for a modern twist.

Accessories played a key role in elevating the looks, with 18k gold-plated bangles, black enamel earrings, and quartz-studded chokers exuding opulent glamour. Throughout the collection, black calfskin featured prominently, from statement pieces like the Cleavage bralette to avant-garde pants with daring lace-up cutouts at the rear. The overall effect was a blend of sensuality, luxury, and cutting-edge style that pushed boundaries and captivated the audience.

Coach

Coach’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection breaks new ground in luxury fashion by seamlessly blending casual and formal wear with sustainability at its core. The use of upcycled fabrics underscores the brand’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.

The collection showcases a range of innovative pairings, including oversized blazers with hooded sweaters, and cotton and leather trench coats styled with oversized hoodies. Tuxedo jackets are elegantly juxtaposed with loungewear, creating a contemporary and versatile wardrobe.

Leather trenches and distressed moto boots add a touch of edge to the collection, while denim takes center stage with wide-leg styles featuring raw hems for a rugged aesthetic. Playful details such as cloud, rubber duck, and bow designs inject whimsy into the collection, while tailored looks featuring tuxedo jackets and trousers offer a refined contrast to casual collegiate hoodies and personalized school blazers. Leather jackets, including updated quilted styles, exude a worn-in charm, while aviator, suede fringe, and biker jackets pay homage to the vintage leather trend.

Models carried multiple bags, adorned with Yankees hats and bag charms shaped like ‘I Heart NY’ mugs, alongside apples, mini cabs, pretzels and Statues of Liberty accessories.

Tory Burch

Tory Burch’s runway featured a diverse range of garments, showcasing her trademark combination of sophistication and playfulness. The collection primarily included knee-length dresses, skirts, and coats, with various styles incorporating fitted tops and flared bottoms.

The show opened with a standout piece: a sparkling dress adorned with fringe. Below the waist, the dress cleverly formed a triangular shape, resembling a lampshade. This innovative design motif extended to other outfits, including sleeveless tops paired with knee-length skirts that also mimicked the shape of lampshades. Vibrant-colored skirts in shades of orange and sky blue were paired with form-fitting full-sleeve hoodies, creating a striking contrast.

Mesh short frocks embellished with ruffles resembling roses made a bold statement, some of which were layered under slim blazers for added sophistication. Other highlights included a faux crocodile print one-piece with a sequined sheer skirt overlay and a striking black fringe dress. A silvery black trench coat accessorized with a black fringe scarf added an element of glamour to the collection.

Shiny tinsel taffeta coats, and stylish sheer raincoats added texture and interest to the lineup. Completing each look were sheer tights and pointy heels, classic Tory Burch handbags enhancing the overall sense of sophistication and polish.

Michael Kors

The show opened with a statement blazer featuring double buttons and a cinched waist, paired with a pencil skirt boasting a large slit. Slip dresses adorned with lace embellishments followed, accessorized with either belts or faux fur scarves. The color palette included beige, golden, pink, and black hues.

Sleeveless tank tops were paired with either long slit skirts or trousers cinched at the waist with two leather belts. Sharply tailored coats were a recurring motif, some styled with mink scarves, others layered over below-the-knee dresses with capes or paired with slouchy trousers and turtlenecks, or even loose shorts.

Fluffy faux fur coats were juxtaposed with knee-length flowy dresses, lacey slip dresses, or turtlenecks. Silver or black shimmery dresses made an appearance alongside bomber jackets and cheetah print coats.

The color palette of Michael Kors’ FW24 Collection ranged from warm browns like cappuccino and chocolate to cooler tones like midnight blue and ivory. The footwear selection included sleek pumps, tall stiletto boots, comfortable loafers, and classic oxfords. Large tote bags and smaller top-handle bags completed the accessory lineup, with the standout piece being the new Manhatta bag featuring a chain handle.

Thom Browne

Thom Browne’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection drew inspiration from Edgar Allen Poe’s poem, “The Raven,” resulting in a striking array of inventive designs. The collection showcased a variety of garments, including coats, jackets, skirts, and trousers, with some looks opting to forego trousers altogether. A monochromatic color palette dominated the runway, with shades of black, white, gray, and gold, underscoring Browne’s dedication to emphasizing garment design through color harmony.

Throughout the collection, attention-grabbing pieces included boxy white coats with angular raven prints, oversized tweed blazers adorned with striped bows, and innovative designs that played with wearability, such as folded lapels and fabric cocoons tied with bows.

A standout moment from the show was a two-tiered gold bird ensemble worn by a model, showcasing a dramatic cape and chainmail cardigan with a skirt adorned in dusty gold and white hues.