dur du
Dur Doux’s mother-daughter duo Cynthia and Nazira Bart have named their Fall/Winter 2022 collection “La Nouvelle Mosaic.” The collection was thus a contemporary reinterpretation of the mosaic art form. For the first time, the brand debuted a menswear collection in addition to its womenswear line. With a color palette of purple, green, blue, red, orange and indigo, there was no shortage of color here. From tulle to silk, it was a veritable mosaic of colors and textures. Christopher Fraser
puppets and puppets
Since its inception three years ago, Karlie Mark and Isla Argetino’s fashion label Puppets and Puppets is part art project, part costume, part fashion label. This season’s show at the Ukrainian National Home in the East Village had the art-school vibe and sophistication of his NYFW show brilliance.
Femme-leaning androgynous models walked in gothic looks in a dark earthy palette, while single-tap dancers provided the soundtrack with their feet. This year’s collection features sexy dresses with Elizabethan drama. In addition to the play, Instagram-famous Italian greyhound Tika the Iggy made an appearance wearing a custom designer onesie. Sarah Sears
Sergio Hudson
Sergio Hudson has come a long way from dressing Michelle Obama for President Joe Biden’s inauguration. At New York Fashion Week, designers filled a void that had been neglected. That’s the power of classic his tailoring. Most designers now find themselves in one of his two camps: athleisure and classic evening wear. Sergio Hudson, meanwhile, opted for clean silhouettes, tailored his jackets, and form-fitting cocktail his dresses. Christopher Fraser
batsheva
The vibe was all Gatsby-style glamor at Casa Cipriani, where designer Batsheva Hay hosted an “intimate jazz extravaganza.” Known for her understated take on , this year’s collection includes knee-baring, skin-baring ensembles, moire and velvet textiles, and silhouettes straight out of the 1850s. slightly deviating. Exaggerated gigot sleeves, a cinched waist, and a full skirt. Sarah Sears
