Christian Cowan presented its Fall/Winter 2025 collection during New York Fashion Week, set against a backdrop of the NYC skyline. The collection was a tribute to Cowan's long-time muse Abbie (McLaughlin), who sadly died last year. In tribute to her playful spirit and unique quirks, the collection centered around a theme of childhood creativity and exploration, tapping into "pure fashion enjoyment.""Abbie was a true fashion lover who wore larger-than-life looks daily, always leaving us in awe. S...
For Kim Shui's Fall/Winter 2025 showcase at New York Fashion Week, the designer explored the relationship between sensuality and restraint. Tapping into her Chinese heritage, Shui blended traditional craftsmanship with Western-inspired silhouettes, also drawing inspiration from artist Monica Bonvicini and her use of leather.Looking at themes of agency, control and resistance, the designer utilized leather as her "medium of transformation," exploring manipulations like fringing, splicing and shre...
"In this collection is a childhood fantasy realized," explains Sandy Liang's Fall/Winter 2025 show notes. Presented at New York Fashion Week, the lauded designer seemed to celebrate the next stage of girlhood, drawing on her own adolescence for inspiration. According to this season's notes, FW25's Sandy Liang girl "wears her desires on her sleeve and her schedule on her skirt."Blending inspirations from Liang's favorite films -- The Snowman and The Parent Trap -- the FW25 collection explored the...
Born and raised in Maryland, Sierra Rena made a name for herself as a content creator after moving to New York City in 2022. Known for her work styling the likes of Tyla, SZA and Coi Leray, the creative has also worked on brand campaigns with Nike, Adidas, Puma and more.Now, Rena is stepping into the world of jewelry with her first-ever collection in partnership with NYC-based jeweler En Route. Inspired by the elegance of ballet-core, the four-piece collection is a dreamy fusion of dainty and b...