Gentlemen… and some ladies garbs led the charge at New York Fashion Week yesterday in New York City. Fashion forward and gender fluidity is the new norm. The leading fashion staple franchise naturally opened the Fashion Week with established emerging brands such as A.Potts, Earthling, Sivan, The Salting, Clara Son. Under the auspices of Agentry PR firm, each designers showcased their latest collection presentation style. Models of various age and race donned their collections editorially, posing for various onlookers armed with cameras. A.Potts had a mini series of runway style where models took turns in carrousel method, rotating turns to show off the styles to the audience.

Earthling had the models stepping out of giant ornate art frame, cinematography style.

Sperry presented casual sleek comfortable shoes which could go from day to night.

Check out the collection at the video posted on instagram.

Sivan

Sivan

Earthling

Earthling

Clara Son

Clara Son

A.Potts

A.Potts

A.Potts

if you ever have the need to get your hands on a creation of genuine haute couture in Paris but is out of reach due to the distance or financial means, I’d encourage you to look up one of the best export out of Argentina, conveniently located in New York City! Victor dE Souza has been making a name for himself in the big apple for quite sometime now. His trademark details were quote evident in his recent FW24 collection presentation, which was sponsored by Elektra.

The exquisite billowing, exaggerated sleeves, hand applied rosettes, layered bows and ruffles seemed to have been the theme common throughout the collection. It was cohesive and well thought out. Needless to say, some of the models had slight difficulty navigating comfortably in the shoes which featured giant bows atop the toe area, some of which unraveled while making the journey down the runway.

I must say, I had the honor and privilege to have been dressed in Victor’s designs from head to toe for the show by celebrity stylist Ty-Ron Mayes. During which I discovered, to my surprise, how comfortable his shoes were! He needs to start his own shoe line with immediate urgency, sans the giant bows.

Watch the runway video on Facebook and instagram.

Tinu in Victor dE Souza, styled by celebrity stylist Ty-Ron Mayes

The iconic brand, Custo Barcelona stayed true to its trademark mixed media high quality print in the recently revealed FW24 collection during NYFW. The stylish sporty and youthful tailored ensemble detailed piping and lace trims with some featuring vivid prints, flowing exaggerated silk/satin bell sleeves, giving the overall collection an uplifting ambiance, as supposed to the usual dark tones and heavy fabrics associated with fall winter styles.

It’s safe to say, some of the pieces echos the upcoming holiday season party trends in the fall, with fringes, sparkling sequin numbers coupled with knee high boots. If this is anything to go by, we’re definitely in for a treat during this upcoming fall winter season!

View the video of the collection on Facebook and instagram.

Western themed fashion seems to be all the rave now, thanks to the recent menswear collection by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton, which debuted a few days ago in Paris. Private Policy just seconded the motion today with the unveiling of their FW 24 collection in NYC. Obviously, most of these collections are planned months in advance. The possibility of two different designers, having like minded concepts in a given season is not uncommon. Arguably two different styles and esthetics, it’s safe to say we’re definitely in the cowboy garb era.

The models strutted down the hay covered barn like runway in stylish tailored western cuts accompanied by bejeweled cowboy hats, western boots and edgy futuristic eyewears with strong AI influence. A very well updated western style that’ll have even the most jaded fashion mavens coveting an ensemble or two from the presentation, which also included edgy street wears, seductive silhouettes in shorts, skirts and bias cut dresses. Some of which are genderless options and for all ages.

A video reel of the runway show can be seen on Facebook and instagram.

Private Policy creative directors: Haoran Li and Siying Qu with Editor Tinu

Zcrave, the fun and eclectic brand, delivered a rather cozy coterie of creations for their SS24 collection yesterday. The usually unconventional show style of the brand did not disappoint with their trademark fulfilled soiree, with celebrity DJ Kevin Aviance pulling double duty opening the show and spinning hits at the turn table! An undeniable fun was had by all… including our editor Tinu, who just happened to turn up wearing the iconic suit also spotted on the models!

The full video of the show can be seen on instagram.

Hila Shtork Zigdon of Zcrave

Kevin Aviance

Celebrity Stylist Ty-Ron Mayes and Kevin Aviance

Kevin Aviance opening the show

Elsa Santi

Top tier stylist and fashion mavens alike need to look no further than Kevan Hall’s SS24 collection for red carpet and entrance making numbers! The critically acclaimed celebrity designer’s show, presentation style yesterday hackened back to the glorious days of haute couture fashion shows, to a time when presentations were intimate and visibly close to the seated clients. To a point where you could literally see the intricate stitching and detailing upclose as the graceful and elegant models walked by. Think Parisienne fashion salons, stately rooms, soft background music, et.al.

Kevan Hall had the full support of other world renowned designers in attendance, such as the Byron Lars and Aaron Potts, and the legendary actor and his beloved brother Vondie Curtis-Hall.

The collection, featuring luxurious brocade, delicate French lace, Dutch satin, free flowing silks and chiffon, was elegant, chic and stupendous! Exceptionally and effortlessly delivered by very graceful and poised fashion swan lake like models, which makes it all the more appealing and alluring. They brought it to life, showed the versatility and fluidity of his creations!

A video of the collection can be seen posted on instagram.

Byron Lars and partner Sheila Gray

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Aaron Potts and Stylist Mykel C. Smith