Against an orange-pink sky and the glimmering city skyline, a live band echoed across the runway as  Cucculelli Shaheen unveiled their  SS26 collection  ‘Flaming Hearts’. A kaleidoscope of color and texture spilled from the horizon and pulled guests into what can only be described as a fashion-induced trance.  True to its name, ‘Flaming Hearts’ stirred emotions; through layered textures, rich colors and jewel ornamentations, maximalism took center stage. In its entirety, the

This season’s runways spoke directly to Muslim girls, with garments that can easily glide from the runway to their Eid wardrobes. Designers brought high-necklines, fluid drapings and ankle-length skirts. While some may read these silhouettes as modern minimalism, for many Muslim women, these designs are their moments of recognition. Modesty, a daily practice for many, has rarely found its place on New York runways. However, a new norm emerged this season, one that is long ove

Norma Kamali’s SS26 collection opened this season with quiet authority. Her presentation was divided into distinct color palettes, each one carrying its own mood. At the front of the room, a massive screen cycled through the entire collection, giving life to the pieces. You’d see a gown shimmer on a mannequin, still, then again on an on-screen model, with movement. This presentation didn’t overwhelm. Rather, it asked you to slow down and take a closer look, to truly study the

“You can change your hair color, but you can’t change where you come from,” Bibhu Mohapatra reflects, speaking on the vision behind this season’s collection.   As models strutted the runway, a symphony of color, movement and drapery took over the Pierre Hotel . Bibhu Mohapatra’s Fall 2025 collection was a reflection of his mind, where his childhood memories sit, the presence of his loved ones linger and his connection to his homeland took form in the fabrics and silhouette

Within the walls of the Poltrona Frau on Madison Avenue, the AAPI label , Lost Pattern , debuted its first Ready-to-Wear collection , La Isla , for Spring/ Summer 2025 at New York Fashion Week . This collection invited guests into a calming oasis, melting away the chaos and pressures of fashion week.  La Isla wasn’t just about showcasing designs, it offered a moment of pause and relaxation, allowing guests to breathe, and immerse themselves in the rhythms, colors and tranq

“This new collection has taken on the shine of that quiet kind of poetry, too—resonating with the elemental forces of love, remembrance, and grief, while also channeling the primal essence of life’s never-ending raw beauty.” - Bibhu Mohapatra.  As the lights dimmed, Patti Smith ’s words echoed throughout the Pierre Hotel , captivating the audience. Just then, the music struck with models descending down the runway. Bibhu Mohapatra ’s Spring 2025 collection unfolded like a st