Glamour, DJ and surprises: what to expect from Fashion Week in New York

New York Fashion Week 2023 kicks off tomorrow and will conclude on Wednesday the 15th. Since the beginning of the year, the Council of American Fashion Designers (CFDA) revealed the official program with all the details that can be enjoyed in one of the top events in the world of fashion. With the presence of different DJs, designers and also some luxury gueststhe next edition of the gala promises many surprises.

Raúl López, from Luar, will be in charge of closing the week with his stellar paradeafter winning the Best American Accessories Designer Award of the year. Later, together with a popular beer brand, it will open a pop-up in the city’s Faurschou gallery, from February 15 to 17, after the official programming of Fashion Week has ended. However, he won’t be the only one in the spotlight during the main event. Rodarte, Thom Browne and Anna Sui will also be there..

These last three designers were absent in the recent events, for which his return has caused great expectations. For his part, Sui already gave previews of his catalog: “My choice to make a intimate parade at a night club was inspired by the Peppermint Lounge, a small restaurant on 45th Street that became the hottest club in the 1960s, for dancing. There’s an amazing photo of Jane Holzer doing the twist at the club. Investigating a little more I found out that the Beatles and the Rolling Stones went there to dance. This inspired a collection of clothes to twist all night”, he told Vogue.

As for the invited designers, this time it will only be Alejandro Gómez Palomo, who promises to give the gala a Spanish touch. She will present Palomo Spain’s Autumn 2023 collection: “Since the first time we visited New York (in 2017), I felt that I was living the most welcoming and understanding experience, not only with my work, but also as a person. The people here are very supportive, very loyal and are delighted to see new things, ”he said about his arrival in the city of the Big Apple, for the same cited magazine.

On the other hand, the fun of the attendees will be a priority this year. At least one theatrical dance show is expected in Wiederhoeft, as well as a large repertoire of electronic music.. Parties rave will be the main theme, with the participation of DJs such as Yoon Ahn, from Ambush and the recently launched Basic Space application.

One of the last Fashion Weeks, the one in September, stood out for the incredible “dinner battle” and the large amount of food that Fendi and Michael Kors offered to the attendees. However, it seems that in this edition food will no longer be a priority so that the throne is occupied by design and music.

Las new technologies they are also part of the current social dynamic, which is why they will even be part of New York Fashion Week. This month there will be a modality for all designers whose exhibitions cannot be shown on a catwalk. If the collection or presentation of any kind can be better appreciated through a video, this alternative can be taken. Interior and Ashlyn are some of the brands that will adopt this format.

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