After an absence that lasted 3 years, international fashion designer Julian MacDonald returned to Fashion Week, presenting his new collection for Fall 2023, and British model Yomi Anderson opened the show in a black embroidered dress, and the designs were distinguished by a gothic character, jeweled dresses, metallic gowns and light cotton fabrics. MacDonald said his collection was inspired by the concept of a utopia, and he imagined strong women guarding its gates.