Whatever inspired so many designers at New York Fashion Week, it resulted in a feast of cheerful – and downright adventurous – looks.
Maybe it was the thought of a far-off spring, or the relative return to normalcy after years of a pandemic. But whatever inspired so many designers at New York Fashion Week, it resulted in a feast of cheerful — and downright adventurous — looks.
As usual, the shows rolled out all kinds of new and tweaked ideas for Spring 2023.
There was Ulla Johnson, a festival of purple hues and bright yellow — in textured solids and patterns that were by turns electric and soft. Lots of side cutouts, fluttering layers and wings, and drape-y wide legs. In short, stuff you can’t wait to wear.
Ruffles were also a prominent thing at Proenza Schouler, which is coming up on its 20th anniversary. The designer duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez sent out flamenco-inspired ruffles, bell sleeves and lace shirts.
